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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.52, 4,049.27 and 2,084.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.52, 4,049.27 and 2,084.12 is: 3,126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.52 : 4,049.27 = 2,084.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.52/4,049.27 = 2,084.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.52x = 4,049.27 × 2,084.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.52x = 8,439,164.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,439,164.59/2,699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.17

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