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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.92, 4,141.08 and 2,070.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.92, 4,141.08 and 2,070.24 is: 2,855.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.92 : 4,141.08 = 2,070.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.92/4,141.08 = 2,070.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.92x = 4,141.08 × 2,070.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.92x = 8,573,029.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,573,029.46/3,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.85

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