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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.08, 4,548.34 and 2,366.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.08, 4,548.34 and 2,366.46 is: 3,562.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.08 : 4,548.34 = 2,366.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.08/4,548.34 = 2,366.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.08x = 4,548.34 × 2,366.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.08x = 10,763,464.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,763,464.68/3,021.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.79

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