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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.76, 4,586.88 and 1,326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.76, 4,586.88 and 1,326.48 is: 1,989.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.76 : 4,586.88 = 1,326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.76/4,586.88 = 1,326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.76x = 4,586.88 × 1,326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.76x = 6,084,404.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,084,404.58/3,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.82

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