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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.60, 4,586.40 and 1,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.60, 4,586.40 and 1,326.24 is: 1,989.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.60 : 4,586.40 = 1,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.60/4,586.40 = 1,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.60x = 4,586.40 × 1,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.60x = 6,082,667.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,082,667.14/3,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.36

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