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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.83, 4,591.20 and 2,021.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.83, 4,591.20 and 2,021.64 is: 3,028.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.83 : 4,591.20 = 2,021.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.83/4,591.20 = 2,021.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.83x = 4,591.20 × 2,021.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.83x = 9,281,753.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,281,753.57/3,064.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.47

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