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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.95, 4,579.74 and 2,230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.95, 4,579.74 and 2,230.36 is: 3,342.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.95 : 4,579.74 = 2,230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.95/4,579.74 = 2,230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.95x = 4,579.74 × 2,230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.95x = 10,214,457.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,214,457.46/3,055.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.48

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