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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.68, 4,574.86 and 2,012.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.68, 4,574.86 and 2,012.54 is: 3,013.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.68 : 4,574.86 = 2,012.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.68/4,574.86 = 2,012.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.68x = 4,574.86 × 2,012.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.68x = 9,207,088.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,207,088.74/3,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.11

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