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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.66, 2,858.85 and 1,800.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.66, 2,858.85 and 1,800.72 is: 2,478.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.66 : 2,858.85 = 1,800.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.66/2,858.85 = 1,800.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.66x = 2,858.85 × 1,800.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.66x = 5,147,988.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,147,988.37/2,076.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.98

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