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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.60, 4,528.37 and 2,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.60, 4,528.37 and 2,034.72 is: 3,055.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.60 : 4,528.37 = 2,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.60/4,528.37 = 2,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.60x = 4,528.37 × 2,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.60x = 9,213,942.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,213,942.36/3,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.43

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