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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.79, 4,555.83 and 2,057.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.79, 4,555.83 and 2,057.93 is: 3,089.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.79 : 4,555.83 = 2,057.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.79/4,555.83 = 2,057.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.79x = 4,555.83 × 2,057.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.79x = 9,375,579.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,375,579.23/3,034.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.37

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