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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,018.66, 4,534.91 and 2,131.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,018.66, 4,534.91 and 2,131.23 is: 3,201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,018.66 : 4,534.91 = 2,131.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,018.66/4,534.91 = 2,131.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,018.66x = 4,534.91 × 2,131.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,018.66x = 9,664,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,664,936.24/3,018.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.73

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