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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.65, 4,583.47 and 1,081.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.65, 4,583.47 and 1,081.48 is: 1,622.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.65 : 4,583.47 = 1,081.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.65/4,583.47 = 1,081.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.65x = 4,583.47 × 1,081.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.65x = 4,956,908.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,956,908.22/3,055.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.21

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