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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.41, 4,429.83 and 2,030.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.41, 4,429.83 and 2,030.43 is: 2,800.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.41 : 4,429.83 = 2,030.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.41/4,429.83 = 2,030.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.41x = 4,429.83 × 2,030.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.41x = 8,994,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,994,437.58/3,211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.78

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