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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.09, 4,524.66 and 1,982.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.09, 4,524.66 and 1,982.21 is: 2,969.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.09 : 4,524.66 = 1,982.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.09/4,524.66 = 1,982.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.09x = 4,524.66 × 1,982.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.09x = 8,968,803.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,968,803.68/3,020.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,969.72

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