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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.67, 4,589.63 and 1,085.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.67, 4,589.63 and 1,085.52 is: 1,628.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.67 : 4,589.63 = 1,085.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.67/4,589.63 = 1,085.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.67x = 4,589.63 × 1,085.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.67x = 4,982,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,982,125.20/3,059.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.32

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