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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,212.70, 4,817.49 and 2,042.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,212.70, 4,817.49 and 2,042.04 is: 3,062.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,212.70 : 4,817.49 = 2,042.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,212.70/4,817.49 = 2,042.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,212.70x = 4,817.49 × 2,042.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,212.70x = 9,837,507.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,837,507.28/3,212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.07

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