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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.55, 3,104.40 and 2,029.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.55, 3,104.40 and 2,029.10 is: 3,049.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.55 : 3,104.40 = 2,029.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.55/3,104.40 = 2,029.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.55x = 3,104.40 × 2,029.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.55x = 6,299,138.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,299,138.04/2,065.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.62

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