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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.61, 4,095.16 and 2,083.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.61, 4,095.16 and 2,083.66 is: 2,872.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.61 : 4,095.16 = 2,083.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.61/4,095.16 = 2,083.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.61x = 4,095.16 × 2,083.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.61x = 8,532,921.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,532,921.09/2,970.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,872.45

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