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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.36, 4,509.96 and 1,157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.36, 4,509.96 and 1,157.55 is: 1,735.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.36 : 4,509.96 = 1,157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.36/4,509.96 = 1,157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.36x = 4,509.96 × 1,157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.36x = 5,220,504.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220,504.20/3,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.91

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