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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.28, 2,897.67 and 2,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.28, 2,897.67 and 2,008.20 is: 2,783.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.28 : 2,897.67 = 2,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.28/2,897.67 = 2,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.28x = 2,897.67 × 2,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.28x = 5,819,100.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,819,100.89/2,090.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.89

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