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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.00, 4,256.96 and 2,021.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.00, 4,256.96 and 2,021.49 is: 2,791.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.00 : 4,256.96 = 2,021.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.00/4,256.96 = 2,021.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.00x = 4,256.96 × 2,021.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.00x = 8,605,391.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,605,391.96/3,083.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.24

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