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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.14, 3,869.30 and 2,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.14, 3,869.30 and 2,061.68 is: 3,087.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.14 : 3,869.30 = 2,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.14/3,869.30 = 2,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.14x = 3,869.30 × 2,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.14x = 7,977,258.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,977,258.42/2,584.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.01

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