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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.94, 4,588.11 and 1,671.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.94, 4,588.11 and 1,671.54 is: 2,508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.94 : 4,588.11 = 1,671.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.94/4,588.11 = 1,671.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.94x = 4,588.11 × 1,671.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.94x = 7,669,209.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,669,209.39/3,056.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.79

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