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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.69, 4,584.86 and 1,497.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.69, 4,584.86 and 1,497.05 is: 2,246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.69 : 4,584.86 = 1,497.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.69/4,584.86 = 1,497.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.69x = 4,584.86 × 1,497.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.69x = 6,863,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,863,764.66/3,055.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.22

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