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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.55, 4,525.73 and 2,033.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.55, 4,525.73 and 2,033.31 is: 3,050.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.55 : 4,525.73 = 2,033.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.55/4,525.73 = 2,033.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.55x = 4,525.73 × 2,033.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.55x = 9,202,217.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,202,217.15/3,016.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.57

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