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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.98, 4,161.33 and 2,428.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.98, 4,161.33 and 2,428.14 is: 3,345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.98 : 4,161.33 = 2,428.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.98/4,161.33 = 2,428.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.98x = 4,161.33 × 2,428.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.98x = 10,104,291.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,104,291.83/3,019.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.81

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