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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.88, 4,424.86 and 2,084.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.88, 4,424.86 and 2,084.87 is: 2,877.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.88 : 4,424.86 = 2,084.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.88/4,424.86 = 2,084.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.88x = 4,424.86 × 2,084.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.88x = 9,225,263.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,225,263.72/3,205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,877.61

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