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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.77, 2,799.32 and 2,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.77, 2,799.32 and 2,023.20 is: 2,775.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.77 : 2,799.32 = 2,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.77/2,799.32 = 2,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.77x = 2,799.32 × 2,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.77x = 5,663,574.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,663,574.11/2,040.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.21

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