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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.92, 4,189.14 and 2,040.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.92, 4,189.14 and 2,040.24 is: 2,816.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.92 : 4,189.14 = 2,040.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.92/4,189.14 = 2,040.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.92x = 4,189.14 × 2,040.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.92x = 8,546,850.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,546,850.99/3,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,816.17

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