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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.78, 4,583.97 and 1,325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.78, 4,583.97 and 1,325.46 is: 1,987.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.78 : 4,583.97 = 1,325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.78/4,583.97 = 1,325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.78x = 4,583.97 × 1,325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.78x = 6,075,862.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,075,862.25/3,057.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.02

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