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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.78, 4,585.08 and 1,497.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.78, 4,585.08 and 1,497.09 is: 2,244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.78 : 4,585.08 = 1,497.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.78/4,585.08 = 1,497.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.78x = 4,585.08 × 1,497.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.78x = 6,864,277.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,864,277.42/3,057.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.86

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