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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.95, 4,540.41 and 2,335.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.95, 4,540.41 and 2,335.21 is: 3,498.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.95 : 4,540.41 = 2,335.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.95/4,540.41 = 2,335.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.95x = 4,540.41 × 2,335.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.95x = 10,602,799.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,602,799.49/3,030.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.17

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