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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.01, 4,419.86 and 2,084.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.01, 4,419.86 and 2,084.66 is: 2,874.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.01 : 4,419.86 = 2,084.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.01/4,419.86 = 2,084.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.01x = 4,419.86 × 2,084.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.01x = 9,213,872.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,213,872.83/3,205.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,874.84

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