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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.55, 4,572.18 and 1,405.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.55, 4,572.18 and 1,405.44 is: 2,106.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.55 : 4,572.18 = 1,405.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.55/4,572.18 = 1,405.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.55x = 4,572.18 × 1,405.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.55x = 6,425,924.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,425,924.66/3,050.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.48

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