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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.36, 4,583.28 and 1,757.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.36, 4,583.28 and 1,757.44 is: 2,636.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.36 : 4,583.28 = 1,757.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.36/4,583.28 = 1,757.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.36x = 4,583.28 × 1,757.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.36x = 8,054,839.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,054,839.60/3,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,636.30

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