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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.80, 4,573.94 and 2,063.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.80, 4,573.94 and 2,063.43 is: 3,091.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.80 : 4,573.94 = 2,063.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.80/4,573.94 = 2,063.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.80x = 4,573.94 × 2,063.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.80x = 9,437,994.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,437,994.70/3,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.59

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