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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.71, 4,166.67 and 2,182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.71, 4,166.67 and 2,182.65 is: 3,010.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.71 : 4,166.67 = 2,182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.71/4,166.67 = 2,182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.71x = 4,166.67 × 2,182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.71x = 9,094,350.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,094,350.53/3,020.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.66

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