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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.88, 4,583.81 and 2,079.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.88, 4,583.81 and 2,079.56 is: 3,119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.88 : 4,583.81 = 2,079.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.88/4,583.81 = 2,079.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.88x = 4,583.81 × 2,079.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.88x = 9,532,307.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,532,307.92/3,055.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.33

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