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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.59, 4,542.57 and 2,212.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.59, 4,542.57 and 2,212.67 is: 3,312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.59 : 4,542.57 = 2,212.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.59/4,542.57 = 2,212.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.59x = 4,542.57 × 2,212.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.59x = 10,051,185.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,051,185.65/3,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.21

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