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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.70, 4,184.08 and 2,087.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.70, 4,184.08 and 2,087.94 is: 2,883.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.70 : 4,184.08 = 2,087.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.70/4,184.08 = 2,087.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.70x = 4,184.08 × 2,087.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.70x = 8,736,108.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,736,108.00/3,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.49

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