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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.96, 3,417.48 and 2,029.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.96, 3,417.48 and 2,029.98 is: 2,805.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.96 : 3,417.48 = 2,029.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.96/3,417.48 = 2,029.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.96x = 3,417.48 × 2,029.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.96x = 6,937,416.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,937,416.05/2,472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.31

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