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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.90, 4,518.54 and 2,044.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.90, 4,518.54 and 2,044.95 is: 3,066.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.90 : 4,518.54 = 2,044.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.90/4,518.54 = 2,044.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.90x = 4,518.54 × 2,044.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.90x = 9,240,188.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,240,188.37/3,012.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.88

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