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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.33, 3,055.58 and 1,976.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.33, 3,055.58 and 1,976.91 is: 2,969.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.33 : 3,055.58 = 1,976.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.33/3,055.58 = 1,976.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.33x = 3,055.58 × 1,976.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.33x = 6,040,606.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,040,606.66/2,034.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,969.33

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