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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.13, 4,067.04 and 2,006.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.13, 4,067.04 and 2,006.31 is: 2,766.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.13 : 4,067.04 = 2,006.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.13/4,067.04 = 2,006.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.13x = 4,067.04 × 2,006.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.13x = 8,159,743.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,159,743.02/2,949.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.83

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