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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.20, 2,805.77 and 2,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.20, 2,805.77 and 2,002.60 is: 2,739.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.20 : 2,805.77 = 2,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.20/2,805.77 = 2,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.20x = 2,805.77 × 2,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.20x = 5,618,835.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,618,835.00/2,051.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.29

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