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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.72, 4,586.56 and 1,497.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.72, 4,586.56 and 1,497.64 is: 2,246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.72 : 4,586.56 = 1,497.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.72/4,586.56 = 1,497.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.72x = 4,586.56 × 1,497.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.72x = 6,869,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,869,015.72/3,057.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.45

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