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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.38, 4,516.56 and 2,134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.38, 4,516.56 and 2,134.08 is: 3,195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.38 : 4,516.56 = 2,134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.38/4,516.56 = 2,134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.38x = 4,516.56 × 2,134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.38x = 9,638,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,638,700.36/3,016.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.45

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