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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,038.97, 4,553.90 and 2,114.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,038.97, 4,553.90 and 2,114.05 is: 3,167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,038.97 : 4,553.90 = 2,114.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,038.97/4,553.90 = 2,114.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,038.97x = 4,553.90 × 2,114.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,038.97x = 9,627,172.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,627,172.30/3,038.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.91

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