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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.98, 4,541.63 and 2,203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.98, 4,541.63 and 2,203.01 is: 3,296.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.98 : 4,541.63 = 2,203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.98/4,541.63 = 2,203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.98x = 4,541.63 × 2,203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.98x = 10,005,239.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,005,239.11/3,034.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.64

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