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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.76, 4,423.86 and 2,084.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.76, 4,423.86 and 2,084.58 is: 2,876.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.76 : 4,423.86 = 2,084.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.76/4,423.86 = 2,084.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.76x = 4,423.86 × 2,084.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.76x = 9,221,877.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,221,877.64/3,205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,876.66

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