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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.01, 4,266.08 and 2,031.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.01, 4,266.08 and 2,031.84 is: 2,804.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.01 : 4,266.08 = 2,031.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.01/4,266.08 = 2,031.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.01x = 4,266.08 × 2,031.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.01x = 8,667,981.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,667,981.83/3,091.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.26

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