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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.06, 3,415.77 and 2,029.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.06, 3,415.77 and 2,029.62 is: 2,804.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.06 : 3,415.77 = 2,029.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.06/3,415.77 = 2,029.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.06x = 3,415.77 × 2,029.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.06x = 6,932,715.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,932,715.11/2,472.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.43

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