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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.64, 4,591.62 and 3,055.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.64, 4,591.62 and 3,055.32 is: 4,545.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.64 : 4,591.62 = 3,055.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.64/4,591.62 = 3,055.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.64x = 4,591.62 × 3,055.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.64x = 14,028,868.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,028,868.42/3,086.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.03

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