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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.55, 4,515.35 and 2,037.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.55, 4,515.35 and 2,037.41 is: 3,061.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.55 : 4,515.35 = 2,037.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.55/4,515.35 = 2,037.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.55x = 4,515.35 × 2,037.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.55x = 9,199,619.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,199,619.24/3,004.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.90

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