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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.29, 2,852.15 and 2,011.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.29, 2,852.15 and 2,011.77 is: 2,779.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.29 : 2,852.15 = 2,011.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.29/2,852.15 = 2,011.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.29x = 2,852.15 × 2,011.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.29x = 5,737,859.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,737,859.75/2,064.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.59

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