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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.08, 4,418.87 and 2,084.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.08, 4,418.87 and 2,084.61 is: 2,874.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.08 : 4,418.87 = 2,084.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.08/4,418.87 = 2,084.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.08x = 4,418.87 × 2,084.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.08x = 9,211,593.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,211,593.60/3,204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,874.96

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