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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.39, 4,050.28 and 2,083.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.39, 4,050.28 and 2,083.16 is: 3,119.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.39 : 4,050.28 = 2,083.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.39/4,050.28 = 2,083.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.39x = 4,050.28 × 2,083.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.39x = 8,437,381.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,437,381.28/2,704.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.88

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