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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.30, 4,456.95 and 2,044.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.30, 4,456.95 and 2,044.06 is: 3,066.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.30 : 4,456.95 = 2,044.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.30/4,456.95 = 2,044.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.30x = 4,456.95 × 2,044.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.30x = 9,110,273.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,110,273.22/2,971.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.09

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