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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.50, 4,525.53 and 2,044.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.50, 4,525.53 and 2,044.21 is: 3,059.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.50 : 4,525.53 = 2,044.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.50/4,525.53 = 2,044.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.50x = 4,525.53 × 2,044.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.50x = 9,251,114.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,251,114.70/3,023.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.74

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