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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.68, 4,543.29 and 2,106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.68, 4,543.29 and 2,106.68 is: 3,158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.68 : 4,543.29 = 2,106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.68/4,543.29 = 2,106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.68x = 4,543.29 × 2,106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.68x = 9,571,235.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,571,235.46/3,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.11

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