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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.81, 4,533.62 and 2,038.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.81, 4,533.62 and 2,038.56 is: 3,058.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.81 : 4,533.62 = 2,038.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.81/4,533.62 = 2,038.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.81x = 4,533.62 × 2,038.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.81x = 9,242,046.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,242,046.19/3,021.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.45

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