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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.82, 4,140.79 and 2,163.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.82, 4,140.79 and 2,163.93 is: 2,982.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.82 : 4,140.79 = 2,163.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.82/4,140.79 = 2,163.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.82x = 4,140.79 × 2,163.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.82x = 8,960,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,960,395.36/3,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.01

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