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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.96, 4,148.40 and 2,071.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.96, 4,148.40 and 2,071.84 is: 2,860.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.96 : 4,148.40 = 2,071.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.96/4,148.40 = 2,071.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.96x = 4,148.40 × 2,071.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.96x = 8,594,821.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,594,821.06/3,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.21

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