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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.41, 4,547.84 and 2,109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.41, 4,547.84 and 2,109.80 is: 3,162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.41 : 4,547.84 = 2,109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.41/4,547.84 = 2,109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.41x = 4,547.84 × 2,109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.41x = 9,594,999.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,594,999.54/3,034.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.06

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