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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.56, 2,876.63 and 2,036.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.56, 2,876.63 and 2,036.68 is: 2,822.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.56 : 2,876.63 = 2,036.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.56/2,876.63 = 2,036.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.56x = 2,876.63 × 2,036.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.56x = 5,858,768.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,858,768.87/2,075.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.74

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