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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.89, 3,103.76 and 2,016.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.89, 3,103.76 and 2,016.83 is: 3,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.89 : 3,103.76 = 2,016.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.89/3,103.76 = 2,016.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.89x = 3,103.76 × 2,016.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.89x = 6,259,756.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,259,756.28/2,082.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.32

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