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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.80, 2,783.70 and 1,689.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.80, 2,783.70 and 1,689.12 is: 2,326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.80 : 2,783.70 = 1,689.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.80/2,783.70 = 1,689.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.80x = 2,783.70 × 1,689.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.80x = 4,702,003.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702,003.34/2,020.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.80

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