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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.54, 4,545.26 and 1,058.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.54, 4,545.26 and 1,058.12 is: 1,585.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.54 : 4,545.26 = 1,058.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.54/4,545.26 = 1,058.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.54x = 4,545.26 × 1,058.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.54x = 4,809,402.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,809,402.49/3,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.41

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