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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.76, 4,621.69 and 2,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.76, 4,621.69 and 2,034.44 is: 3,045.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.76 : 4,621.69 = 2,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.76/4,621.69 = 2,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.76x = 4,621.69 × 2,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.76x = 9,402,541.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,402,541.27/3,087.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.10

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