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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.56, 4,544.28 and 2,416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.56, 4,544.28 and 2,416.32 is: 3,622.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.56 : 4,544.28 = 2,416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.56/4,544.28 = 2,416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.56x = 4,544.28 × 2,416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.56x = 10,980,434.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,980,434.65/3,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.04

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