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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.96, 4,588.52 and 1,497.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.96, 4,588.52 and 1,497.94 is: 2,247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.96 : 4,588.52 = 1,497.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.96/4,588.52 = 1,497.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.96x = 4,588.52 × 1,497.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.96x = 6,873,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,873,308.69/3,057.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.68

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