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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.74, 4,626.90 and 2,113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.74, 4,626.90 and 2,113.02 is: 3,168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.74 : 4,626.90 = 2,113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.74/4,626.90 = 2,113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.74x = 4,626.90 × 2,113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.74x = 9,776,732.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,776,732.24/3,085.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.36

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