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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.26, 4,564.98 and 2,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.26, 4,564.98 and 2,009.88 is: 3,014.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.26 : 4,564.98 = 2,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.26/4,564.98 = 2,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.26x = 4,564.98 × 2,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.26x = 9,175,062.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,175,062.00/3,043.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.88

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