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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.12, 4,533.72 and 2,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.12, 4,533.72 and 2,055.44 is: 3,082.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.12 : 4,533.72 = 2,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.12/4,533.72 = 2,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.12x = 4,533.72 × 2,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.12x = 9,318,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,318,789.44/3,023.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.51

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