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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.41, 4,346.54 and 2,029.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.41, 4,346.54 and 2,029.37 is: 2,799.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.41 : 4,346.54 = 2,029.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.41/4,346.54 = 2,029.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.41x = 4,346.54 × 2,029.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.41x = 8,820,706.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,820,706.00/3,150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.86

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