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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.89, 4,160.33 and 2,118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.89, 4,160.33 and 2,118.89 is: 2,921.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.89 : 4,160.33 = 2,118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.89/4,160.33 = 2,118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.89x = 4,160.33 × 2,118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.89x = 8,815,286.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,815,286.74/3,017.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.01

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