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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.82, 4,564.32 and 2,009.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.82, 4,564.32 and 2,009.44 is: 3,014.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.82 : 4,564.32 = 2,009.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.82/4,564.32 = 2,009.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.82x = 4,564.32 × 2,009.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.82x = 9,171,727.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,171,727.18/3,042.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.22

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