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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.66, 4,536.42 and 2,132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.66, 4,536.42 and 2,132.23 is: 3,203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.66 : 4,536.42 = 2,132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.66/4,536.42 = 2,132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.66x = 4,536.42 × 2,132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.66x = 9,672,668.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,672,668.13/3,019.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.24

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