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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.36, 4,436.05 and 2,030.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.36, 4,436.05 and 2,030.12 is: 3,045.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.36 : 4,436.05 = 2,030.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.36/4,436.05 = 2,030.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.36x = 4,436.05 × 2,030.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.36x = 9,005,713.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,005,713.83/2,957.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.19

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