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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.02, 4,583.50 and 1,366.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.02, 4,583.50 and 1,366.15 is: 2,049.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.02 : 4,583.50 = 1,366.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.02/4,583.50 = 1,366.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.02x = 4,583.50 × 1,366.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.02x = 6,261,748.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,261,748.53/3,055.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.66

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