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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.88, 4,580.72 and 1,204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.88, 4,580.72 and 1,204.44 is: 1,805.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.88 : 4,580.72 = 1,204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.88/4,580.72 = 1,204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.88x = 4,580.72 × 1,204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.88x = 5,517,196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,517,196.37/3,055.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.44

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