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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.97, 4,207.75 and 2,055.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.97, 4,207.75 and 2,055.90 is: 2,836.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.97 : 4,207.75 = 2,055.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.97/4,207.75 = 2,055.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.97x = 4,207.75 × 2,055.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.97x = 8,650,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,650,700.20/3,049.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.32

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