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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.68, 4,583.16 and 1,003.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.68, 4,583.16 and 1,003.68 is: 1,505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.68 : 4,583.16 = 1,003.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.68/4,583.16 = 1,003.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.68x = 4,583.16 × 1,003.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.68x = 4,600,026.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,026.03/3,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.40

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