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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.76, 4,538.52 and 2,209.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.76, 4,538.52 and 2,209.74 is: 3,310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.76 : 4,538.52 = 2,209.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.76/4,538.52 = 2,209.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.76x = 4,538.52 × 2,209.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.76x = 10,028,949.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,028,949.18/3,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.15

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