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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.82, 3,939.90 and 2,081.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.82, 3,939.90 and 2,081.22 is: 3,116.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.82 : 3,939.90 = 2,081.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.82/3,939.90 = 2,081.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.82x = 3,939.90 × 2,081.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.82x = 8,199,798.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,199,798.68/2,630.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.82

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