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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.78, 4,583.67 and 1,412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.78, 4,583.67 and 1,412.02 is: 2,118.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.78 : 4,583.67 = 1,412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.78/4,583.67 = 1,412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.78x = 4,583.67 × 1,412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.78x = 6,472,233.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,472,233.71/3,055.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.03

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