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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.74, 4,541.21 and 2,544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.74, 4,541.21 and 2,544.74 is: 3,813.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.74 : 4,541.21 = 2,544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.74/4,541.21 = 2,544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.74x = 4,541.21 × 2,544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.74x = 11,556,198.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,556,198.74/3,030.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.00

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