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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.44, 4,181.04 and 2,085.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.44, 4,181.04 and 2,085.68 is: 2,880.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.44 : 4,181.04 = 2,085.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.44/4,181.04 = 2,085.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.44x = 4,181.04 × 2,085.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.44x = 8,720,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,720,290.60/3,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,880.42

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