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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.70, 4,574.55 and 2,023.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.70, 4,574.55 and 2,023.70 is: 3,035.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.70 : 4,574.55 = 2,023.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.70/4,574.55 = 2,023.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.70x = 4,574.55 × 2,023.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.70x = 9,257,516.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,257,516.84/3,049.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.55

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