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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.39, 3,103.52 and 2,007.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.39, 3,103.52 and 2,007.63 is: 2,987.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.39 : 3,103.52 = 2,007.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.39/3,103.52 = 2,007.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.39x = 3,103.52 × 2,007.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.39x = 6,230,709.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,230,709.82/2,085.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,987.79

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