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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,116.49, 4,671.58 and 2,021.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,116.49, 4,671.58 and 2,021.55 is: 3,030.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,116.49 : 4,671.58 = 2,021.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,116.49/4,671.58 = 2,021.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,116.49x = 4,671.58 × 2,021.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,116.49x = 9,443,832.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,443,832.55/3,116.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.28

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