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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,074.48, 4,244.52 and 2,029.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,074.48, 4,244.52 and 2,029.58 is: 2,801.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,074.48 : 4,244.52 = 2,029.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,074.48/4,244.52 = 2,029.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,074.48x = 4,244.52 × 2,029.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,074.48x = 8,614,571.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,614,571.68/3,074.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.97

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