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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.82, 3,029.89 and 2,013.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.82, 3,029.89 and 2,013.34 is: 3,002.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.82 : 3,029.89 = 2,013.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.82/3,029.89 = 2,013.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.82x = 3,029.89 × 2,013.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.82x = 6,100,198.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,100,198.73/2,031.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.33

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