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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.98, 4,585.51 and 1,413.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.98, 4,585.51 and 1,413.70 is: 2,121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.98 : 4,585.51 = 1,413.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.98/4,585.51 = 1,413.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.98x = 4,585.51 × 1,413.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.98x = 6,482,551.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,482,551.58/3,055.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.27

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