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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.32, 4,534.34 and 2,437.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.32, 4,534.34 and 2,437.71 is: 3,658.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.32 : 4,534.34 = 2,437.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.32/4,534.34 = 2,437.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.32x = 4,534.34 × 2,437.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.32x = 11,053,393.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,053,393.77/3,021.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.47

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