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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.68, 4,511.40 and 2,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.68, 4,511.40 and 2,034 is: 3,057.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.68 : 4,511.40 = 2,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.68/4,511.40 = 2,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.68x = 4,511.40 × 2,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.68x = 9,176,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,176,187.60/3,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.02

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