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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.50, 2,850.30 and 1,999.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.50, 2,850.30 and 1,999.68 is: 2,751.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.50 : 2,850.30 = 1,999.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.50/2,850.30 = 1,999.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.50x = 2,850.30 × 1,999.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.50x = 5,699,687.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,699,687.90/2,071.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.48

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