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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.67, 4,534.74 and 1,981.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.67, 4,534.74 and 1,981.26 is: 2,965.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.67 : 4,534.74 = 1,981.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.67/4,534.74 = 1,981.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.67x = 4,534.74 × 1,981.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.67x = 8,984,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,984,498.97/3,029.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,965.50

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