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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.70, 4,179.94 and 2,084.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.70, 4,179.94 and 2,084.94 is: 2,879.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.70 : 4,179.94 = 2,084.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.70/4,179.94 = 2,084.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.70x = 4,179.94 × 2,084.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.70x = 8,714,924.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,714,924.10/3,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,879.35

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