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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.84, 4,562.36 and 3,011.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.84, 4,562.36 and 3,011.28 is: 4,510.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.84 : 4,562.36 = 3,011.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.84/4,562.36 = 3,011.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.84x = 4,562.36 × 3,011.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.84x = 13,738,543.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,738,543.42/3,045.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.59

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