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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.40, 4,598.68 and 2,022.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.40, 4,598.68 and 2,022.16 is: 3,034.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.40 : 4,598.68 = 2,022.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.40/4,598.68 = 2,022.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.40x = 4,598.68 × 2,022.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.40x = 9,299,266.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299,266.75/3,064.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.61

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