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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.08, 4,630.21 and 2,050.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.08, 4,630.21 and 2,050.19 is: 3,076.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.08 : 4,630.21 = 2,050.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.08/4,630.21 = 2,050.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.08x = 4,630.21 × 2,050.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.08x = 9,492,836.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,492,836.90/3,086.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.01

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