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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.82, 3,940.08 and 2,079.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.82, 3,940.08 and 2,079.30 is: 3,114.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.82 : 3,940.08 = 2,079.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.82/3,940.08 = 2,079.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.82x = 3,940.08 × 2,079.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.82x = 8,192,608.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,192,608.34/2,630.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.09

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