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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.08, 4,585.10 and 1,413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.08, 4,585.10 and 1,413.50 is: 2,120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.08 : 4,585.10 = 1,413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.08/4,585.10 = 1,413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.08x = 4,585.10 × 1,413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.08x = 6,481,038.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,481,038.85/3,057.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.01

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