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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.47, 4,179.58 and 1,982.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.47, 4,179.58 and 1,982.14 is: 2,734.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.47 : 4,179.58 = 1,982.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.47/4,179.58 = 1,982.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.47x = 4,179.58 × 1,982.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.47x = 8,284,512.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,284,512.70/3,029.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.64

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