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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.53, 4,583.92 and 1,300.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.53, 4,583.92 and 1,300.53 is: 1,951.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.53 : 4,583.92 = 1,300.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.53/4,583.92 = 1,300.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.53x = 4,583.92 × 1,300.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.53x = 5,961,525.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,961,525.48/3,055.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.06

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