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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.83, 3,110.81 and 2,034.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.83, 3,110.81 and 2,034.92 is: 3,055.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.83 : 3,110.81 = 2,034.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.83/3,110.81 = 2,034.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.83x = 3,110.81 × 2,034.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.83x = 6,330,262.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,330,262.35/2,071.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.40

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