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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.71, 4,250.52 and 2,054.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.71, 4,250.52 and 2,054.08 is: 3,081.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.71 : 4,250.52 = 2,054.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.71/4,250.52 = 2,054.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.71x = 4,250.52 × 2,054.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.71x = 8,730,908.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,730,908.12/2,833.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.09

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