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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.62, 4,534.47 and 2,055.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.62, 4,534.47 and 2,055.94 is: 3,083.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.62 : 4,534.47 = 2,055.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.62/4,534.47 = 2,055.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.62x = 4,534.47 × 2,055.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.62x = 9,322,598.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,322,598.25/3,023.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.26

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