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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.76, 4,589.80 and 1,007.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.76, 4,589.80 and 1,007.76 is: 1,511.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.76 : 4,589.80 = 1,007.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.76/4,589.80 = 1,007.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.76x = 4,589.80 × 1,007.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.76x = 4,625,416.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,416.85/3,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.69

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