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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.42, 4,511.58 and 1,059.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.42, 4,511.58 and 1,059.28 is: 1,589.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.42 : 4,511.58 = 1,059.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.42/4,511.58 = 1,059.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.42x = 4,511.58 × 1,059.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.42x = 4,779,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,026.46/3,007.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.08

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