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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.93, 4,317.41 and 2,067.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.93, 4,317.41 and 2,067.71 is: 2,852.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.93 : 4,317.41 = 2,067.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.93/4,317.41 = 2,067.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.93x = 4,317.41 × 2,067.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.93x = 8,927,135.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,927,135.41/3,129.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.18

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