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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,084.44, 4,256.72 and 2,035.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,084.44, 4,256.72 and 2,035.76 is: 2,809.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,084.44 : 4,256.72 = 2,035.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,084.44/4,256.72 = 2,035.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,084.44x = 4,256.72 × 2,035.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,084.44x = 8,665,660.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,665,660.31/3,084.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.48

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