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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.27, 2,905.32 and 2,072.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.27, 2,905.32 and 2,072.25 is: 2,878.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.27 : 2,905.32 = 2,072.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.27/2,905.32 = 2,072.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.27x = 2,905.32 × 2,072.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.27x = 6,020,549.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,020,549.37/2,091.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,878.90

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