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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.96, 2,872.47 and 1,785.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.96, 2,872.47 and 1,785.04 is: 2,463.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.96 : 2,872.47 = 1,785.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.96/2,872.47 = 1,785.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.96x = 2,872.47 × 1,785.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.96x = 5,127,473.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,127,473.85/2,080.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.99

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