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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.42, 4,546.33 and 2,043.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.42, 4,546.33 and 2,043.66 is: 3,064.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.42 : 4,546.33 = 2,043.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.42/4,546.33 = 2,043.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.42x = 4,546.33 × 2,043.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.42x = 9,291,152.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,291,152.77/3,031.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.95

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