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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.24, 3,103.70 and 2,004.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.24, 3,103.70 and 2,004.57 is: 2,995.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.24 : 3,103.70 = 2,004.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.24/3,103.70 = 2,004.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.24x = 3,103.70 × 2,004.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.24x = 6,221,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,221,579.84/2,077.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.12

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