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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.06, 3,925.59 and 2,061.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.06, 3,925.59 and 2,061.74 is: 2,840.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.06 : 3,925.59 = 2,061.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.06/3,925.59 = 2,061.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.06x = 3,925.59 × 2,061.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.06x = 8,093,545.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,093,545.93/2,849.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.78

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