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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.98, 3,824.37 and 2,029.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.98, 3,824.37 and 2,029.66 is: 3,041.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.98 : 3,824.37 = 2,029.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.98/3,824.37 = 2,029.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.98x = 3,824.37 × 2,029.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.98x = 7,762,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,762,175.59/2,551.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.63

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