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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.16, 4,621.74 and 2,047.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.16, 4,621.74 and 2,047.84 is: 3,071.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.16 : 4,621.74 = 2,047.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.16/4,621.74 = 2,047.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.16x = 4,621.74 × 2,047.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.16x = 9,464,584.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,464,584.04/3,081.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.76

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