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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.69, 4,532.94 and 2,082.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.69, 4,532.94 and 2,082.90 is: 3,124.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.69 : 4,532.94 = 2,082.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.69/4,532.94 = 2,082.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.69x = 4,532.94 × 2,082.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.69x = 9,441,660.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,441,660.73/3,021.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.63

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