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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.32, 4,569.57 and 2,012.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.32, 4,569.57 and 2,012.94 is: 3,019.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.32 : 4,569.57 = 2,012.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.32/4,569.57 = 2,012.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.32x = 4,569.57 × 2,012.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.32x = 9,198,270.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,198,270.24/3,046.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.47

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