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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.64, 4,574.04 and 2,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.64, 4,574.04 and 2,009.52 is: 3,013.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.64 : 4,574.04 = 2,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.64/4,574.04 = 2,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.64x = 4,574.04 × 2,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.64x = 9,191,624.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,191,624.86/3,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.02

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