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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.81, 3,104.36 and 2,061.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.81, 3,104.36 and 2,061.59 is: 3,069.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.81 : 3,104.36 = 2,061.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.81/3,104.36 = 2,061.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.81x = 3,104.36 × 2,061.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.81x = 6,399,899.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,399,899.43/2,084.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.78

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