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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.87, 4,583.82 and 2,079.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.87, 4,583.82 and 2,079.55 is: 3,119.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.87 : 4,583.82 = 2,079.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.87/4,583.82 = 2,079.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.87x = 4,583.82 × 2,079.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.87x = 9,532,282.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,532,282.88/3,055.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.34

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