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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.97, 4,158.42 and 2,069.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.97, 4,158.42 and 2,069.34 is: 2,857.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.97 : 4,158.42 = 2,069.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.97/4,158.42 = 2,069.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.97x = 4,158.42 × 2,069.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.97x = 8,605,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,605,184.84/3,011.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,857.00

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