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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.31, 4,536.73 and 2,102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.31, 4,536.73 and 2,102.30 is: 3,151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.31 : 4,536.73 = 2,102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.31/4,536.73 = 2,102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.31x = 4,536.73 × 2,102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.31x = 9,537,556.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,537,556.97/3,026.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.55

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