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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.08, 4,996.40 and 2,029.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.08, 4,996.40 and 2,029.82 is: 3,044.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.08 : 4,996.40 = 2,029.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.08/4,996.40 = 2,029.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.08x = 4,996.40 × 2,029.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.08x = 10,141,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,141,757.52/3,331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.59

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