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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.62, 4,531.47 and 2,053.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.62, 4,531.47 and 2,053.94 is: 3,080.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.62 : 4,531.47 = 2,053.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.62/4,531.47 = 2,053.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.62x = 4,531.47 × 2,053.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.62x = 9,307,367.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,307,367.49/3,021.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.26

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