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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.89, 3,105.78 and 2,009.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.89, 3,105.78 and 2,009.13 is: 2,990.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.89 : 3,105.78 = 2,009.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.89/3,105.78 = 2,009.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.89x = 3,105.78 × 2,009.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.89x = 6,239,915.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,239,915.77/2,086.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,990.05

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