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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.70, 4,582.82 and 1,410.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.70, 4,582.82 and 1,410.67 is: 2,115.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.70 : 4,582.82 = 1,410.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.70/4,582.82 = 1,410.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.70x = 4,582.82 × 1,410.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.70x = 6,464,839.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,464,839.09/3,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.66

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