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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.43, 4,585.27 and 1,182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.43, 4,585.27 and 1,182.88 is: 1,773.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.43 : 4,585.27 = 1,182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.43/4,585.27 = 1,182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.43x = 4,585.27 × 1,182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.43x = 5,423,818.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,423,818.26/3,057.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.98

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