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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.48, 3,107.35 and 2,012.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.48, 3,107.35 and 2,012.02 is: 3,002.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.48 : 3,107.35 = 2,012.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.48/3,107.35 = 2,012.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.48x = 3,107.35 × 2,012.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.48x = 6,252,050.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,252,050.35/2,082.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.21

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