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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.10, 2,858.29 and 2,064.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.10, 2,858.29 and 2,064.32 is: 2,840.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.10 : 2,858.29 = 2,064.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.10/2,858.29 = 2,064.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.10x = 2,858.29 × 2,064.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.10x = 5,900,425.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,900,425.21/2,077.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.70

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