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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.39, 4,542.03 and 2,091.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.39, 4,542.03 and 2,091.82 is: 3,131.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.39 : 4,542.03 = 2,091.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.39/4,542.03 = 2,091.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.39x = 4,542.03 × 2,091.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.39x = 9,501,109.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,501,109.19/3,034.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.14

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