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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.16, 3,984.28 and 2,039.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.16, 3,984.28 and 2,039.32 is: 3,057.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.16 : 3,984.28 = 2,039.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.16/3,984.28 = 2,039.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.16x = 3,984.28 × 2,039.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.16x = 8,125,221.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,125,221.89/2,657.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.86

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