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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.90, 3,126.45 and 2,017.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.90, 3,126.45 and 2,017.10 is: 3,029.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.90 : 3,126.45 = 2,017.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.90/3,126.45 = 2,017.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.90x = 3,126.45 × 2,017.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.90x = 6,306,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,306,362.30/2,081.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.14

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