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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.38, 3,904.17 and 2,050.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.38, 3,904.17 and 2,050.65 is: 3,072.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.38 : 3,904.17 = 2,050.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.38/3,904.17 = 2,050.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.38x = 3,904.17 × 2,050.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.38x = 8,006,086.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,006,086.21/2,605.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.91

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