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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.04, 4,048.10 and 2,083.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.04, 4,048.10 and 2,083.46 is: 3,122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.04 : 4,048.10 = 2,083.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.04/4,048.10 = 2,083.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.04x = 4,048.10 × 2,083.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.04x = 8,434,043.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,434,043.30/2,701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.52

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