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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.68, 4,183.20 and 2,086.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.68, 4,183.20 and 2,086.84 is: 2,878.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.68 : 4,183.20 = 2,086.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.68/4,183.20 = 2,086.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.68x = 4,183.20 × 2,086.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.68x = 8,729,669.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,729,669.09/3,032.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,878.53

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