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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.10, 3,111.34 and 2,035.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.10, 3,111.34 and 2,035.69 is: 3,037.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.10 : 3,111.34 = 2,035.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.10/3,111.34 = 2,035.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.10x = 3,111.34 × 2,035.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.10x = 6,333,723.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,333,723.72/2,085.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.61

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