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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.47, 3,099.09 and 2,052.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.47, 3,099.09 and 2,052.41 is: 3,055.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.47 : 3,099.09 = 2,052.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.47/3,099.09 = 2,052.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.47x = 3,099.09 × 2,052.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.47x = 6,360,603.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,360,603.31/2,081.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.82

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