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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.71, 4,540.26 and 2,054.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.71, 4,540.26 and 2,054.85 is: 3,077.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.71 : 4,540.26 = 2,054.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.71/4,540.26 = 2,054.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.71x = 4,540.26 × 2,054.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.71x = 9,329,543.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,329,543.94/3,031.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.32

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