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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.80, 4,543.98 and 2,055.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.80, 4,543.98 and 2,055.64 is: 3,082.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.80 : 4,543.98 = 2,055.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.80/4,543.98 = 2,055.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.80x = 4,543.98 × 2,055.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.80x = 9,340,787.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,340,787.05/3,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.97

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