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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.10, 4,197.84 and 2,076.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.10, 4,197.84 and 2,076.93 is: 3,109.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.10 : 4,197.84 = 2,076.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.10/4,197.84 = 2,076.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.10x = 4,197.84 × 2,076.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.10x = 8,718,619.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,718,619.83/2,804.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.24

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