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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.08, 2,935 and 2,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.08, 2,935 and 2,050.72 is: 2,847.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.08 : 2,935 = 2,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.08/2,935 = 2,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.08x = 2,935 × 2,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.08x = 6,018,863.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,018,863.20/2,114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.04

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