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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.42, 4,166.50 and 2,182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.42, 4,166.50 and 2,182.54 is: 3,007.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.42 : 4,166.50 = 2,182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.42/4,166.50 = 2,182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.42x = 4,166.50 × 2,182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.42x = 9,093,532.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,093,532.08/3,023.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.70

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