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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.79, 4,584.99 and 2,069.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.79, 4,584.99 and 2,069.72 is: 3,105.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.79 : 4,584.99 = 2,069.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.79/4,584.99 = 2,069.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.79x = 4,584.99 × 2,069.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.79x = 9,489,628.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,489,628.87/3,055.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.46

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