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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.81, 4,170.40 and 2,029.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.81, 4,170.40 and 2,029.16 is: 2,800.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.81 : 4,170.40 = 2,029.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.81/4,170.40 = 2,029.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.81x = 4,170.40 × 2,029.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.81x = 8,462,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,462,382.94/3,021.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.44

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