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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.38, 4,543.56 and 2,042.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.38, 4,543.56 and 2,042.10 is: 3,060.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.38 : 4,543.56 = 2,042.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.38/4,543.56 = 2,042.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.38x = 4,543.56 × 2,042.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.38x = 9,278,403.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,278,403.88/3,031.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.79

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