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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.91, 4,505.71 and 2,084.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.91, 4,505.71 and 2,084.27 is: 3,123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.91 : 4,505.71 = 2,084.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.91/4,505.71 = 2,084.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.91x = 4,505.71 × 2,084.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.91x = 9,391,116.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,391,116.18/3,006.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.18

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