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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.66, 4,180.08 and 2,034.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.66, 4,180.08 and 2,034.82 is: 2,805.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.66 : 4,180.08 = 2,034.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.66/4,180.08 = 2,034.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.66x = 4,180.08 × 2,034.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.66x = 8,505,710.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,505,710.39/3,031.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.63

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