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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.88, 4,549.02 and 2,057.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.88, 4,549.02 and 2,057.48 is: 3,087.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.88 : 4,549.02 = 2,057.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.88/4,549.02 = 2,057.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.88x = 4,549.02 × 2,057.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.88x = 9,359,517.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,359,517.67/3,031.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.03

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