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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.84, 4,560.32 and 2,598.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.84, 4,560.32 and 2,598.57 is: 3,875.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.84 : 4,560.32 = 2,598.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.84/4,560.32 = 2,598.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.84x = 4,560.32 × 2,598.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.84x = 11,850,297.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,850,297.75/3,057.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.38

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