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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.50, 4,565.60 and 2,009.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.50, 4,565.60 and 2,009.92 is: 3,014.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.50 : 4,565.60 = 2,009.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.50/4,565.60 = 2,009.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.50x = 4,565.60 × 2,009.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.50x = 9,176,490.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,176,490.75/3,044.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.12

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