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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.67, 4,177.68 and 2,082.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.67, 4,177.68 and 2,082.83 is: 2,873.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.67 : 4,177.68 = 2,082.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.67/4,177.68 = 2,082.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.67x = 4,177.68 × 2,082.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.67x = 8,701,376.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,701,376.35/3,028.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.00

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