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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.13, 3,079.97 and 1,686.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.13, 3,079.97 and 1,686.92 is: 2,541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.13 : 3,079.97 = 1,686.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.13/3,079.97 = 1,686.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.13x = 3,079.97 × 1,686.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.13x = 5,195,662.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,195,662.99/2,044.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.75

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