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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.73, 4,551.17 and 1,059.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.73, 4,551.17 and 1,059.28 is: 1,589.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.73 : 4,551.17 = 1,059.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.73/4,551.17 = 1,059.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.73x = 4,551.17 × 1,059.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.73x = 4,820,963.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,820,963.36/3,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.12

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