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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.16, 2,876.70 and 1,455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.16, 2,876.70 and 1,455.52 is: 2,008.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.16 : 2,876.70 = 1,455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.16/2,876.70 = 1,455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.16x = 2,876.70 × 1,455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.16x = 4,187,094.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,094.38/2,085.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.04

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