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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.94, 4,584.62 and 2,433.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.94, 4,584.62 and 2,433.59 is: 3,650.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.94 : 4,584.62 = 2,433.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.94/4,584.62 = 2,433.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.94x = 4,584.62 × 2,433.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.94x = 11,157,050.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,157,050.29/3,055.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.94

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