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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.13, 4,585.42 and 1,671.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.13, 4,585.42 and 1,671.09 is: 2,506.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.13 : 4,585.42 = 1,671.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.13/4,585.42 = 1,671.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.13x = 4,585.42 × 1,671.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.13x = 7,662,649.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,662,649.51/3,057.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.48

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