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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.53, 4,585.09 and 1,082.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.53, 4,585.09 and 1,082.39 is: 1,623.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.53 : 4,585.09 = 1,082.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.53/4,585.09 = 1,082.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.53x = 4,585.09 × 1,082.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.53x = 4,962,870.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,962,870.41/3,057.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.16

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