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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.49, 4,351.75 and 2,029.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.49, 4,351.75 and 2,029.87 is: 3,039.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.49 : 4,351.75 = 2,029.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.49/4,351.75 = 2,029.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.49x = 4,351.75 × 2,029.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.49x = 8,833,470.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,833,470.82/2,906.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.22

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