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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.60, 4,541.76 and 2,106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.60, 4,541.76 and 2,106.24 is: 3,153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.60 : 4,541.76 = 2,106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.60/4,541.76 = 2,106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.60x = 4,541.76 × 2,106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.60x = 9,566,036.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,566,036.58/3,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.36

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