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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.83, 4,182.51 and 2,007.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.83, 4,182.51 and 2,007.71 is: 2,771.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.83 : 4,182.51 = 2,007.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.83/4,182.51 = 2,007.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.83x = 4,182.51 × 2,007.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.83x = 8,397,267.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,397,267.15/3,029.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.53

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