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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.68, 2,877.92 and 1,981.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.68, 2,877.92 and 1,981.44 is: 2,738.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.68 : 2,877.92 = 1,981.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.68/2,877.92 = 1,981.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.68x = 2,877.92 × 1,981.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.68x = 5,702,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,702,425.80/2,082.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.02

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