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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.80, 4,541.91 and 2,055.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.80, 4,541.91 and 2,055.94 is: 3,078.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.80 : 4,541.91 = 2,055.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.80/4,541.91 = 2,055.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.80x = 4,541.91 × 2,055.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.80x = 9,337,894.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,337,894.45/3,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.97

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