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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.83, 4,583.06 and 1,410.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.83, 4,583.06 and 1,410.79 is: 2,115.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.83 : 4,583.06 = 1,410.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.83/4,583.06 = 1,410.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.83x = 4,583.06 × 1,410.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.83x = 6,465,735.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,465,735.22/3,055.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.87

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