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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.50, 4,512.62 and 1,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.50, 4,512.62 and 1,159.04 is: 1,739.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.50 : 4,512.62 = 1,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.50/4,512.62 = 1,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.50x = 4,512.62 × 1,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.50x = 5,230,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230,307.08/3,007.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.09

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