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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.61, 4,093.79 and 2,082.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.61, 4,093.79 and 2,082.66 is: 2,871.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.61 : 4,093.79 = 2,082.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.61/4,093.79 = 2,082.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.61x = 4,093.79 × 2,082.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.61x = 8,525,962.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,525,962.27/2,969.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,871.07

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