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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.50, 4,584.81 and 1,004.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.50, 4,584.81 and 1,004.50 is: 1,506.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.50 : 4,584.81 = 1,004.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.50/4,584.81 = 1,004.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.50x = 4,584.81 × 1,004.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.50x = 4,605,441.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,441.65/3,056.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.77

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