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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.24, 4,594.86 and 2,029.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.24, 4,594.86 and 2,029.74 is: 3,044.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.24 : 4,594.86 = 2,029.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.24/4,594.86 = 2,029.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.24x = 4,594.86 × 2,029.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.24x = 9,326,371.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,326,371.14/3,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.61

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