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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.30, 4,544.16 and 2,057.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.30, 4,544.16 and 2,057.44 is: 3,081.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.30 : 4,544.16 = 2,057.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.30/4,544.16 = 2,057.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.30x = 4,544.16 × 2,057.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.30x = 9,349,336.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,349,336.55/3,034.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.22

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