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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.34, 4,170.13 and 2,082.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.34, 4,170.13 and 2,082.42 is: 2,869.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.34 : 4,170.13 = 2,082.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.34/4,170.13 = 2,082.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.34x = 4,170.13 × 2,082.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.34x = 8,683,962.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,683,962.11/3,026.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.46

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