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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.58, 4,588.34 and 1,110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.58, 4,588.34 and 1,110.33 is: 1,665.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.58 : 4,588.34 = 1,110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.58/4,588.34 = 1,110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.58x = 4,588.34 × 1,110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.58x = 5,094,566.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094,566.00/3,058.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.67

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