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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.64, 4,542.42 and 2,092.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.64, 4,542.42 and 2,092.08 is: 3,131.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.64 : 4,542.42 = 2,092.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.64/4,542.42 = 2,092.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.64x = 4,542.42 × 2,092.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.64x = 9,503,106.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,503,106.03/3,034.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.54

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