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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.45, 4,583.58 and 1,415.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.45, 4,583.58 and 1,415.09 is: 2,120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.45 : 4,583.58 = 1,415.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.45/4,583.58 = 1,415.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.45x = 4,583.58 × 1,415.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.45x = 6,486,171.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,486,171.15/3,059.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.05

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