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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.33, 4,594.23 and 2,021.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.33, 4,594.23 and 2,021.22 is: 3,034.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.33 : 4,594.23 = 2,021.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.33/4,594.23 = 2,021.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.33x = 4,594.23 × 2,021.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.33x = 9,285,949.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,285,949.56/3,060.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.30

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