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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.76, 4,214.77 and 2,804.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.76, 4,214.77 and 2,804.49 is: 3,868.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.76 : 4,214.77 = 2,804.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.76/4,214.77 = 2,804.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.76x = 4,214.77 × 2,804.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.76x = 11,820,266.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,820,266.29/3,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.20

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