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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.45, 2,876.72 and 2,006.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.45, 2,876.72 and 2,006.67 is: 2,772.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.45 : 2,876.72 = 2,006.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.45/2,876.72 = 2,006.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.45x = 2,876.72 × 2,006.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.45x = 5,772,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,772,627.72/2,082.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.04

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