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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.40, 2,858.22 and 2,030.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.40, 2,858.22 and 2,030.04 is: 2,795.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.40 : 2,858.22 = 2,030.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.40/2,858.22 = 2,030.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.40x = 2,858.22 × 2,030.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.40x = 5,802,300.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,802,300.93/2,075.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795.75

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