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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.68, 4,525.56 and 2,040.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.68, 4,525.56 and 2,040.72 is: 3,061.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.68 : 4,525.56 = 2,040.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.68/4,525.56 = 2,040.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.68x = 4,525.56 × 2,040.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.68x = 9,235,400.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,235,400.80/3,016.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.45

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