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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.34, 4,510.95 and 1,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.34, 4,510.95 and 1,059.56 is: 1,589.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.34 : 4,510.95 = 1,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.34/4,510.95 = 1,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.34x = 4,510.95 × 1,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.34x = 4,779,622.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,622.18/3,007.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.32

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