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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.51, 4,286.79 and 2,045.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.51, 4,286.79 and 2,045.93 is: 2,821.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.51 : 4,286.79 = 2,045.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.51/4,286.79 = 2,045.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.51x = 4,286.79 × 2,045.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.51x = 8,770,450.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,770,450.83/3,108.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.43

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