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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.55, 4,595.32 and 2,140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.55, 4,595.32 and 2,140.91 is: 3,211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.55 : 4,595.32 = 2,140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.55/4,595.32 = 2,140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.55x = 4,595.32 × 2,140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.55x = 9,838,155.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,838,155.84/3,063.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.36

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