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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.22, 4,546.67 and 2,160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.22, 4,546.67 and 2,160.54 is: 3,252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.22 : 4,546.67 = 2,160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.22/4,546.67 = 2,160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.22x = 4,546.67 × 2,160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.22x = 9,823,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,823,251.60/3,020.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.50

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