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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.05, 4,166.28 and 1,971.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.05, 4,166.28 and 1,971.11 is: 2,720.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.05 : 4,166.28 = 1,971.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.05/4,166.28 = 1,971.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.05x = 4,166.28 × 1,971.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.05x = 8,212,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,212,175.34/3,019.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,720.12

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