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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.46, 4,521.69 and 2,087.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.46, 4,521.69 and 2,087.28 is: 3,130.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.46 : 4,521.69 = 2,087.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.46/4,521.69 = 2,087.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.46x = 4,521.69 × 2,087.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.46x = 9,438,033.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,438,033.10/3,014.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.92

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