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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.05, 4,523.56 and 2,079.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.05, 4,523.56 and 2,079.48 is: 3,112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.05 : 4,523.56 = 2,079.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.05/4,523.56 = 2,079.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.05x = 4,523.56 × 2,079.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.05x = 9,406,652.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,406,652.55/3,022.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.67

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