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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.68, 4,557.83 and 2,775.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.68, 4,557.83 and 2,775.38 is: 4,139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.68 : 4,557.83 = 2,775.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.68/4,557.83 = 2,775.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.68x = 4,557.83 × 2,775.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.68x = 12,649,673.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,649,673.56/3,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.72

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