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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.70, 2,805.09 and 2,002.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.70, 2,805.09 and 2,002.10 is: 2,738.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.70 : 2,805.09 = 2,002.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.70/2,805.09 = 2,002.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.70x = 2,805.09 × 2,002.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.70x = 5,616,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,616,060.68/2,050.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.61

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