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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.28, 2,805.96 and 1,879.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.28, 2,805.96 and 1,879.66 is: 2,592.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.28 : 2,805.96 = 1,879.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.28/2,805.96 = 1,879.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.28x = 2,805.96 × 1,879.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.28x = 5,274,250.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,274,250.77/2,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.69

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