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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.39, 2,833.41 and 2,036.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.39, 2,833.41 and 2,036.99 is: 2,813.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.39 : 2,833.41 = 2,036.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.39/2,833.41 = 2,036.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.39x = 2,833.41 × 2,036.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.39x = 5,771,613.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,771,613.67/2,051.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.52

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