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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.96, 4,584.72 and 1,413.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.96, 4,584.72 and 1,413.80 is: 2,121.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.96 : 4,584.72 = 1,413.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.96/4,584.72 = 1,413.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.96x = 4,584.72 × 1,413.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.96x = 6,481,877.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,481,877.14/3,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.06

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