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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.04, 2,849.76 and 1,965.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.04, 2,849.76 and 1,965.84 is: 2,715.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.04 : 2,849.76 = 1,965.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.04/2,849.76 = 1,965.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.04x = 2,849.76 × 1,965.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.04x = 5,602,172.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,602,172.20/2,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,715.49

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