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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.74, 4,562.48 and 2,069.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.74, 4,562.48 and 2,069.94 is: 3,103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.74 : 4,562.48 = 2,069.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.74/4,562.48 = 2,069.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.74x = 4,562.48 × 2,069.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.74x = 9,444,059.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,444,059.85/3,042.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.80

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