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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.42, 4,516.29 and 2,144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.42, 4,516.29 and 2,144.34 is: 3,218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.42 : 4,516.29 = 2,144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.42/4,516.29 = 2,144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.42x = 4,516.29 × 2,144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.42x = 9,684,461.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,684,461.30/3,009.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.05

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