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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.68, 4,586.88 and 1,005.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.68, 4,586.88 and 1,005.68 is: 1,508.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.68 : 4,586.88 = 1,005.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.68/4,586.88 = 1,005.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.68x = 4,586.88 × 1,005.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.68x = 4,612,933.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,933.48/3,057.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.64

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