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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,039.26, 4,166.82 and 2,983.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,039.26, 4,166.82 and 2,983.90 is: 4,090.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,039.26 : 4,166.82 = 2,983.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,039.26/4,166.82 = 2,983.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,039.26x = 4,166.82 × 2,983.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,039.26x = 12,433,374.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,433,374.20/3,039.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.92

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