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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.55, 4,510.85 and 2,034.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.55, 4,510.85 and 2,034.41 is: 3,057.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.55 : 4,510.85 = 2,034.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.55/4,510.85 = 2,034.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.55x = 4,510.85 × 2,034.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.55x = 9,176,885.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,176,885.62/3,001.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.39

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