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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.35, 4,454.03 and 2,042.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.35, 4,454.03 and 2,042.10 is: 3,063.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.35 : 4,454.03 = 2,042.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.35/4,454.03 = 2,042.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.35x = 4,454.03 × 2,042.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.35x = 9,095,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,095,574.66/2,969.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.15

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