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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.37, 2,876.20 and 1,455.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.37, 2,876.20 and 1,455.69 is: 2,007.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.37 : 2,876.20 = 1,455.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.37/2,876.20 = 1,455.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.37x = 2,876.20 × 1,455.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.37x = 4,186,855.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,855.58/2,085.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.73

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