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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.08, 4,162.73 and 2,021.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.08, 4,162.73 and 2,021.49 is: 2,790.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.08 : 4,162.73 = 2,021.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.08/4,162.73 = 2,021.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.08x = 4,162.73 × 2,021.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.08x = 8,414,906.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,414,906.96/3,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.01

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