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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.82, 4,182.57 and 2,034.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.82, 4,182.57 and 2,034.69 is: 2,808.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.82 : 4,182.57 = 2,034.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.82/4,182.57 = 2,034.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.82x = 4,182.57 × 2,034.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.82x = 8,510,233.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,510,233.35/3,029.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.82

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