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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.67, 2,817.81 and 2,050.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.67, 2,817.81 and 2,050.85 is: 2,805.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.67 : 2,817.81 = 2,050.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.67/2,817.81 = 2,050.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.67x = 2,817.81 × 2,050.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.67x = 5,778,912.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,778,912.68/2,059.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.74

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