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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.27, 4,585.90 and 2,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.27, 4,585.90 and 2,901.44 is: 4,352.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.27 : 4,585.90 = 2,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.27/4,585.90 = 2,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.27x = 4,585.90 × 2,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.27x = 13,305,734.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,305,734.52/3,057.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.17

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