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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.27, 4,580.63 and 1,741.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.27, 4,580.63 and 1,741.13 is: 2,609.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.27 : 4,580.63 = 1,741.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.27/4,580.63 = 1,741.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.27x = 4,580.63 × 1,741.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.27x = 7,975,440.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,975,440.70/3,056.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.53

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