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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.62, 4,548.96 and 1,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.62, 4,548.96 and 1,059.20 is: 1,588.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.62 : 4,548.96 = 1,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.62/4,548.96 = 1,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.62x = 4,548.96 × 1,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.62x = 4,818,235.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,818,235.69/3,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.28

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