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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.22, 4,205.40 and 2,054.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.22, 4,205.40 and 2,054.09 is: 2,832.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.22 : 4,205.40 = 2,054.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.22/4,205.40 = 2,054.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.22x = 4,205.40 × 2,054.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.22x = 8,638,270.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,638,270.09/3,049.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.94

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