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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.89, 3,102.27 and 2,015.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.89, 3,102.27 and 2,015.83 is: 3,003.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.89 : 3,102.27 = 2,015.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.89/3,102.27 = 2,015.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.89x = 3,102.27 × 2,015.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.89x = 6,253,648.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,253,648.93/2,081.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.83

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