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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.64, 4,586.64 and 1,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.64, 4,586.64 and 1,326 is: 1,988.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.64 : 4,586.64 = 1,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.64/4,586.64 = 1,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.64x = 4,586.64 × 1,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.64x = 6,081,884.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,081,884.64/3,058.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.43

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