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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.33, 2,868 and 2,010.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.33, 2,868 and 2,010.68 is: 2,773.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.33 : 2,868 = 2,010.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.33/2,868 = 2,010.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.33x = 2,868 × 2,010.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.33x = 5,766,630.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,766,630.24/2,079.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.31

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