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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.95, 4,577.44 and 2,069.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.95, 4,577.44 and 2,069.37 is: 3,099.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.95 : 4,577.44 = 2,069.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.95/4,577.44 = 2,069.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.95x = 4,577.44 × 2,069.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.95x = 9,472,417.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,472,417.01/3,055.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.66

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