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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.42, 4,550.34 and 1,059.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.42, 4,550.34 and 1,059.06 is: 1,588.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.42 : 4,550.34 = 1,059.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.42/4,550.34 = 1,059.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.42x = 4,550.34 × 1,059.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.42x = 4,819,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,819,083.08/3,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.66

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