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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.04, 4,580.48 and 1,410.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.04, 4,580.48 and 1,410.68 is: 2,115.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.04 : 4,580.48 = 1,410.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.04/4,580.48 = 1,410.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.04x = 4,580.48 × 1,410.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.04x = 6,461,591.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461,591.53/3,055.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.06

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