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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.42, 4,517.79 and 2,145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.42, 4,517.79 and 2,145.34 is: 3,219.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.42 : 4,517.79 = 2,145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.42/4,517.79 = 2,145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.42x = 4,517.79 × 2,145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.42x = 9,692,195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,692,195.60/3,010.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.55

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