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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.72, 4,585.40 and 1,082.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.72, 4,585.40 and 1,082.98 is: 1,624.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.72 : 4,585.40 = 1,082.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.72/4,585.40 = 1,082.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.72x = 4,585.40 × 1,082.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.72x = 4,965,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,965,896.49/3,057.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.05

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