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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.06, 4,212.84 and 2,614.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.06, 4,212.84 and 2,614.42 is: 3,605.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.06 : 4,212.84 = 2,614.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.06/4,212.84 = 2,614.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.06x = 4,212.84 × 2,614.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.06x = 11,014,133.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,014,133.15/3,055.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.21

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