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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.70, 4,181.32 and 2,085.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.70, 4,181.32 and 2,085.94 is: 2,880.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.70 : 4,181.32 = 2,085.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.70/4,181.32 = 2,085.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.70x = 4,181.32 × 2,085.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.70x = 8,721,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,721,982.64/3,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,880.73

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