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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.30, 4,524.66 and 2,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.30, 4,524.66 and 2,044.44 is: 3,061.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.30 : 4,524.66 = 2,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.30/4,524.66 = 2,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.30x = 4,524.66 × 2,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.30x = 9,250,395.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,250,395.89/3,021.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.73

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