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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.73, 4,584.20 and 1,107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.73, 4,584.20 and 1,107.88 is: 1,662.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.73 : 4,584.20 = 1,107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.73/4,584.20 = 1,107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.73x = 4,584.20 × 1,107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.73x = 5,078,726.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078,726.50/3,055.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.04

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