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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.89, 4,586.19 and 1,672.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.89, 4,586.19 and 1,672.97 is: 2,507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.89 : 4,586.19 = 1,672.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.89/4,586.19 = 1,672.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.89x = 4,586.19 × 1,672.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.89x = 7,672,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,672,529.08/3,059.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.45

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