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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.09, 4,586.29 and 948.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.09, 4,586.29 and 948.67 is: 1,423.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.09 : 4,586.29 = 948.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.09/4,586.29 = 948.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.09x = 4,586.29 × 948.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.09x = 4,350,882.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,882.06/3,057.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.21

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