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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.56, 2,862.04 and 2,044.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.56, 2,862.04 and 2,044.92 is: 2,819.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.56 : 2,862.04 = 2,044.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.56/2,862.04 = 2,044.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.56x = 2,862.04 × 2,044.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.56x = 5,852,642.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,852,642.84/2,075.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.79

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