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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.26, 2,832.88 and 2,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.26, 2,832.88 and 2,049.68 is: 2,812.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.26 : 2,832.88 = 2,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.26/2,832.88 = 2,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.26x = 2,832.88 × 2,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.26x = 5,806,497.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,806,497.48/2,064.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.87

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