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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.15, 2,867.54 and 2,036.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.15, 2,867.54 and 2,036.79 is: 2,805.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.15 : 2,867.54 = 2,036.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.15/2,867.54 = 2,036.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.15x = 2,867.54 × 2,036.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.15x = 5,840,566.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,840,566.61/2,082.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.07

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