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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.26, 4,047.09 and 2,081.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.26, 4,047.09 and 2,081.04 is: 3,116.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.26 : 4,047.09 = 2,081.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.26/4,047.09 = 2,081.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.26x = 4,047.09 × 2,081.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.26x = 8,422,156.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,422,156.17/2,702.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.71

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