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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.88, 4,586.82 and 1,110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.88, 4,586.82 and 1,110.08 is: 1,665.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.88 : 4,586.82 = 1,110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.88/4,586.82 = 1,110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.88x = 4,586.82 × 1,110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.88x = 5,091,737.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,737.15/3,057.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.12

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