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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.28, 4,584.97 and 1,302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.28, 4,584.97 and 1,302.26 is: 1,952.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.28 : 4,584.97 = 1,302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.28/4,584.97 = 1,302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.28x = 4,584.97 × 1,302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.28x = 5,970,823.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,970,823.03/3,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.99

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