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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.97, 3,024.06 and 1,429.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.97, 3,024.06 and 1,429.41 is: 2,147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.97 : 3,024.06 = 1,429.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.97/3,024.06 = 1,429.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.97x = 3,024.06 × 1,429.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.97x = 4,322,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322,621.60/2,012.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.39

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