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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.08, 4,585.94 and 1,207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.08, 4,585.94 and 1,207.94 is: 1,812.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.08 : 4,585.94 = 1,207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.08/4,585.94 = 1,207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.08x = 4,585.94 × 1,207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.08x = 5,539,511.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,539,511.39/3,057.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.03

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