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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.42, 4,277 and 2,019.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.42, 4,277 and 2,019.66 is: 3,029.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.42 : 4,277 = 2,019.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.42/4,277 = 2,019.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.42x = 4,277 × 2,019.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.42x = 8,638,085.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,638,085.82/2,851.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.40

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