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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.53, 4,585.56 and 1,412.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.53, 4,585.56 and 1,412.50 is: 2,118.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.53 : 4,585.56 = 1,412.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.53/4,585.56 = 1,412.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.53x = 4,585.56 × 1,412.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.53x = 6,477,090.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,477,090.39/3,057.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.41

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