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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.18, 4,341.96 and 2,082.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.18, 4,341.96 and 2,082.11 is: 2,873.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.18 : 4,341.96 = 2,082.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.18/4,341.96 = 2,082.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.18x = 4,341.96 × 2,082.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.18x = 9,040,449.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,040,449.19/3,146.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.47

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