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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.03, 4,545.21 and 2,187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.03, 4,545.21 and 2,187.89 is: 3,277.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.03 : 4,545.21 = 2,187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.03/4,545.21 = 2,187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.03x = 4,545.21 × 2,187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.03x = 9,944,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,944,425.34/3,034.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.63

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