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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.83, 4,182.52 and 2,356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.83, 4,182.52 and 2,356.12 is: 3,252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.83 : 4,182.52 = 2,356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.83/4,182.52 = 2,356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.83x = 4,182.52 × 2,356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.83x = 9,854,492.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,854,492.22/3,029.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.49

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