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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.81, 2,866.19 and 1,551.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.81, 2,866.19 and 1,551.93 is: 2,141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.81 : 2,866.19 = 1,551.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.81/2,866.19 = 1,551.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.81x = 2,866.19 × 1,551.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.81x = 4,448,126.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448,126.25/2,076.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.81

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