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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.84, 4,584.33 and 1,325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.84, 4,584.33 and 1,325.25 is: 1,986.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.84 : 4,584.33 = 1,325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.84/4,584.33 = 1,325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.84x = 4,584.33 × 1,325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.84x = 6,075,383.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,075,383.33/3,057.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.82

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