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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.64, 4,511.34 and 1,059.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.64, 4,511.34 and 1,059.39 is: 1,588.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.64 : 4,511.34 = 1,059.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.64/4,511.34 = 1,059.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.64x = 4,511.34 × 1,059.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.64x = 4,779,268.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,268.48/3,008.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.51

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