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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.13, 4,580.89 and 1,497.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.13, 4,580.89 and 1,497.22 is: 2,244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.13 : 4,580.89 = 1,497.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.13/4,580.89 = 1,497.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.13x = 4,580.89 × 1,497.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.13x = 6,858,584.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,858,584.93/3,056.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.21

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