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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.89, 4,591.65 and 1,112.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.89, 4,591.65 and 1,112.25 is: 1,669.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.89 : 4,591.65 = 1,112.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.89/4,591.65 = 1,112.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.89x = 4,591.65 × 1,112.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.89x = 5,107,062.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,107,062.71/3,059.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.03

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