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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.88, 4,580.71 and 1,204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.88, 4,580.71 and 1,204.45 is: 1,805.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.88 : 4,580.71 = 1,204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.88/4,580.71 = 1,204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.88x = 4,580.71 × 1,204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.88x = 5,517,221.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,517,221.70/3,055.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.45

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