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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.06, 4,317.99 and 2,054.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.06, 4,317.99 and 2,054.86 is: 3,079.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.06 : 4,317.99 = 2,054.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.06/4,317.99 = 2,054.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.06x = 4,317.99 × 2,054.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.06x = 8,872,864.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,872,864.93/2,881.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.72

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