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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.67, 4,180.01 and 2,145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.67, 4,180.01 and 2,145.15 is: 2,959.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.67 : 4,180.01 = 2,145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.67/4,180.01 = 2,145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.67x = 4,180.01 × 2,145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.67x = 8,966,737.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,966,737.73/3,029.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,959.64

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