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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.02, 4,069.62 and 2,008.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.02, 4,069.62 and 2,008.18 is: 2,769.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.02 : 4,069.62 = 2,008.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.02/4,069.62 = 2,008.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.02x = 4,069.62 × 2,008.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.02x = 8,172,529.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,172,529.49/2,951.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.39

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