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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.68, 4,186.29 and 2,040.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.68, 4,186.29 and 2,040.24 is: 2,814.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.68 : 4,186.29 = 2,040.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.68/4,186.29 = 2,040.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.68x = 4,186.29 × 2,040.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.68x = 8,541,036.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,541,036.31/3,034.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.48

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