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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.08, 4,259.42 and 2,061.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.08, 4,259.42 and 2,061.14 is: 3,087.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.08 : 4,259.42 = 2,061.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.08/4,259.42 = 2,061.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.08x = 4,259.42 × 2,061.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.08x = 8,779,247.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,779,247.89/2,843.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.94

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