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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.72, 4,510.92 and 2,021.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.72, 4,510.92 and 2,021.68 is: 3,029.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.72 : 4,510.92 = 2,021.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.72/4,510.92 = 2,021.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.72x = 4,510.92 × 2,021.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.72x = 9,119,636.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,119,636.75/3,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.06

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