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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.09, 4,663.64 and 1,057.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.09, 4,663.64 and 1,057.09 is: 1,585.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.09 : 4,663.64 = 1,057.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.09/4,663.64 = 1,057.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.09x = 4,663.64 × 1,057.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.09x = 4,929,887.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929,887.21/3,109.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.64

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