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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988.83, 4,121.06 and 2,045.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988.83, 4,121.06 and 2,045.08 is: 2,819.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988.83 : 4,121.06 = 2,045.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988.83/4,121.06 = 2,045.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988.83x = 4,121.06 × 2,045.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988.83x = 8,427,880.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,427,880.63/2,988.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.80

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