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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.88, 4,575.13 and 2,012.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.88, 4,575.13 and 2,012.74 is: 3,013.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.88 : 4,575.13 = 2,012.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.88/4,575.13 = 2,012.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.88x = 4,575.13 × 2,012.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.88x = 9,208,547.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,208,547.16/3,055.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.39

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