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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.48, 4,582.65 and 2,711.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.48, 4,582.65 and 2,711.49 is: 4,064.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.48 : 4,582.65 = 2,711.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.48/4,582.65 = 2,711.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.48x = 4,582.65 × 2,711.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.48x = 12,425,809.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,425,809.65/3,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.07

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