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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.22, 4,549.51 and 2,057.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.22, 4,549.51 and 2,057.36 is: 3,084.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.22 : 4,549.51 = 2,057.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.22/4,549.51 = 2,057.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.22x = 4,549.51 × 2,057.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.22x = 9,359,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,359,969.61/3,034.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.80

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