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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.87, 2,868.73 and 2,030.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.87, 2,868.73 and 2,030.99 is: 2,814.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.87 : 2,868.73 = 2,030.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.87/2,868.73 = 2,030.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.87x = 2,868.73 × 2,030.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.87x = 5,826,351.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,826,351.79/2,069.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.84

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