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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.76, 4,539.09 and 2,041.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.76, 4,539.09 and 2,041.86 is: 3,066.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.76 : 4,539.09 = 2,041.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.76/4,539.09 = 2,041.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.76x = 4,539.09 × 2,041.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.76x = 9,268,186.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,268,186.31/3,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.14

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