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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.44, 3,029.38 and 2,009.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.44, 3,029.38 and 2,009.78 is: 2,992.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.44 : 3,029.38 = 2,009.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.44/3,029.38 = 2,009.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.44x = 3,029.38 × 2,009.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.44x = 6,088,387.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,088,387.34/2,034.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.66

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