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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.40, 4,980.90 and 2,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.40, 4,980.90 and 2,029.40 is: 3,039.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.40 : 4,980.90 = 2,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.40/4,980.90 = 2,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.40x = 4,980.90 × 2,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.40x = 10,108,238.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,108,238.46/3,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.71

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