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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.28, 4,581.06 and 2,009.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.28, 4,581.06 and 2,009.32 is: 3,015.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.28 : 4,581.06 = 2,009.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.28/4,581.06 = 2,009.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.28x = 4,581.06 × 2,009.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.28x = 9,204,815.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,204,815.48/3,052.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.72

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