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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.90, 4,511.79 and 2,036.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.90, 4,511.79 and 2,036.10 is: 3,052.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.90 : 4,511.79 = 2,036.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.90/4,511.79 = 2,036.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.90x = 4,511.79 × 2,036.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.90x = 9,186,455.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,186,455.62/3,009.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.08

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