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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.93, 4,584.70 and 1,413.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.93, 4,584.70 and 1,413.24 is: 2,119.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.93 : 4,584.70 = 1,413.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.93/4,584.70 = 1,413.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.93x = 4,584.70 × 1,413.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.93x = 6,479,281.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,479,281.43/3,056.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.54

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