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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.82, 4,589.40 and 2,132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.82, 4,589.40 and 2,132.02 is: 3,201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.82 : 4,589.40 = 2,132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.82/4,589.40 = 2,132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.82x = 4,589.40 × 2,132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.82x = 9,784,669.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,784,669.64/3,055.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.98

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