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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.10, 3,950.61 and 2,086.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.10, 3,950.61 and 2,086.08 is: 3,133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.10 : 3,950.61 = 2,086.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.10/3,950.61 = 2,086.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.10x = 3,950.61 × 2,086.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.10x = 8,241,285.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,241,285.78/2,630.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.46

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