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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.55, 4,589.30 and 1,111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.55, 4,589.30 and 1,111.74 is: 1,667.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.55 : 4,589.30 = 1,111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.55/4,589.30 = 1,111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.55x = 4,589.30 × 1,111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.55x = 5,102,102.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,102,102.82/3,059.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.60

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