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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,054.74, 4,584.81 and 2,011.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,054.74, 4,584.81 and 2,011.82 is: 3,019.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,054.74 : 4,584.81 = 2,011.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,054.74/4,584.81 = 2,011.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,054.74x = 4,584.81 × 2,011.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,054.74x = 9,223,812.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,223,812.45/3,054.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.51

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