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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.08, 4,584.40 and 1,886.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.08, 4,584.40 and 1,886.73 is: 2,829.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.08 : 4,584.40 = 1,886.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.08/4,584.40 = 1,886.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.08x = 4,584.40 × 1,886.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.08x = 8,649,503.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,649,503.10/3,057.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.34

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