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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.80, 4,551.54 and 2,384.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.80, 4,551.54 and 2,384.76 is: 3,580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.80 : 4,551.54 = 2,384.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.80/4,551.54 = 2,384.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.80x = 4,551.54 × 2,384.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.80x = 10,854,330.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,854,330.53/3,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.16

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