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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.90, 4,588.10 and 2,017.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.90, 4,588.10 and 2,017.74 is: 3,027.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.90 : 4,588.10 = 2,017.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.90/4,588.10 = 2,017.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.90x = 4,588.10 × 2,017.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.90x = 9,257,592.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,257,592.89/3,057.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.43

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