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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.08, 4,537.94 and 2,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.08, 4,537.94 and 2,055.44 is: 3,077.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.08 : 4,537.94 = 2,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.08/4,537.94 = 2,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.08x = 4,537.94 × 2,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.08x = 9,327,463.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,327,463.39/3,031.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.27

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