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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.78, 4,584.23 and 1,301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.78, 4,584.23 and 1,301.76 is: 1,952.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.78 : 4,584.23 = 1,301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.78/4,584.23 = 1,301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.78x = 4,584.23 × 1,301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.78x = 5,967,560.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,967,560.74/3,056.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.24

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