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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.07, 2,830.58 and 2,028.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.07, 2,830.58 and 2,028.87 is: 2,819.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.07 : 2,830.58 = 2,028.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.07/2,830.58 = 2,028.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.07x = 2,830.58 × 2,028.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.07x = 5,742,876.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,742,876.31/2,037.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.18

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