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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.42, 4,544.84 and 2,042.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.42, 4,544.84 and 2,042.66 is: 3,063.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.42 : 4,544.84 = 2,042.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.42/4,544.84 = 2,042.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.42x = 4,544.84 × 2,042.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.42x = 9,283,529.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,283,529.94/3,030.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.45

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