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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.39, 2,867.54 and 2,049.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.39, 2,867.54 and 2,049.12 is: 2,829.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.39 : 2,867.54 = 2,049.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.39/2,867.54 = 2,049.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.39x = 2,867.54 × 2,049.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.39x = 5,875,923.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,875,923.32/2,076.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.87

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