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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057, 4,585.47 and 865.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057, 4,585.47 and 865.44 is: 1,298.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057 : 4,585.47 = 865.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057/4,585.47 = 865.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057x = 4,585.47 × 865.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057x = 3,968,449.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,449.16/3,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.15

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