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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.55, 4,586.33 and 1,413.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.55, 4,586.33 and 1,413.61 is: 2,120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.55 : 4,586.33 = 1,413.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.55/4,586.33 = 1,413.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.55x = 4,586.33 × 1,413.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.55x = 6,483,281.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,483,281.95/3,057.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.42

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