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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.98, 4,588.62 and 1,326.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.98, 4,588.62 and 1,326.74 is: 1,990.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.98 : 4,588.62 = 1,326.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.98/4,588.62 = 1,326.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.98x = 4,588.62 × 1,326.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.98x = 6,087,905.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,087,905.70/3,057.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.83

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