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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.89, 4,254.90 and 1,962.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.89, 4,254.90 and 1,962.66 is: 2,708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.89 : 4,254.90 = 1,962.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.89/4,254.90 = 1,962.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.89x = 4,254.90 × 1,962.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.89x = 8,350,930.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,350,930.63/3,082.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.80

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