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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.28, 2,896.28 and 2,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.28, 2,896.28 and 2,007.20 is: 2,782.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.28 : 2,896.28 = 2,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.28/2,896.28 = 2,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.28x = 2,896.28 × 2,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.28x = 5,813,413.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,813,413.22/2,089.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.50

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