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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.35, 4,512.96 and 1,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.35, 4,512.96 and 1,059.48 is: 1,589.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.35 : 4,512.96 = 1,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.35/4,512.96 = 1,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.35x = 4,512.96 × 1,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.35x = 4,781,390.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781,390.86/3,007.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.90

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