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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.76, 4,182.40 and 2,909.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.76, 4,182.40 and 2,909.84 is: 4,034.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.76 : 4,182.40 = 2,909.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.76/4,182.40 = 2,909.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.76x = 4,182.40 × 2,909.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.76x = 12,170,114.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,170,114.82/3,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.17

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