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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.66, 4,181.46 and 2,035.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.66, 4,181.46 and 2,035.82 is: 2,807.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.66 : 4,181.46 = 2,035.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.66/4,181.46 = 2,035.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.66x = 4,181.46 × 2,035.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.66x = 8,512,699.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,512,699.90/3,032.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.01

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