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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.26, 4,579.34 and 1,408.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.26, 4,579.34 and 1,408.34 is: 2,110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.26 : 4,579.34 = 1,408.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.26/4,579.34 = 1,408.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.26x = 4,579.34 × 1,408.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.26x = 6,449,267.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449,267.70/3,055.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.88

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