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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.33, 4,211.24 and 2,004.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.33, 4,211.24 and 2,004.21 is: 2,766.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.33 : 4,211.24 = 2,004.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.33/4,211.24 = 2,004.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.33x = 4,211.24 × 2,004.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.33x = 8,440,199.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,440,199.30/3,050.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.98

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