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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.29, 4,158.37 and 2,018.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.29, 4,158.37 and 2,018.21 is: 2,786.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.29 : 4,158.37 = 2,018.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.29/4,158.37 = 2,018.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.29x = 4,158.37 × 2,018.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.29x = 8,392,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,392,463.92/3,012.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.08

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