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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.99, 4,179.69 and 2,902.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.99, 4,179.69 and 2,902.77 is: 3,998.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.99 : 4,179.69 = 2,902.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.99/4,179.69 = 2,902.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.99x = 4,179.69 × 2,902.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.99x = 12,132,678.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,132,678.74/3,033.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.92

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