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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.62, 4,246.08 and 2,029.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.62, 4,246.08 and 2,029.51 is: 2,801.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.62 : 4,246.08 = 2,029.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.62/4,246.08 = 2,029.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.62x = 4,246.08 × 2,029.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.62x = 8,617,440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,617,440.59/3,075.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.85

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