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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.63, 4,611.57 and 2,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.63, 4,611.57 and 2,036.44 is: 3,049.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.63 : 4,611.57 = 2,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.63/4,611.57 = 2,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.63x = 4,611.57 × 2,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.63x = 9,391,185.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,391,185.61/3,079.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.45

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