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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.77, 4,544.52 and 2,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.77, 4,544.52 and 2,041.92 is: 3,059.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.77 : 4,544.52 = 2,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.77/4,544.52 = 2,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.77x = 4,544.52 × 2,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.77x = 9,279,546.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,279,546.28/3,032.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.76

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