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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.13, 2,875.83 and 2,020.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.13, 2,875.83 and 2,020.32 is: 2,767.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.13 : 2,875.83 = 2,020.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.13/2,875.83 = 2,020.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.13x = 2,875.83 × 2,020.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.13x = 5,810,096.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,810,096.87/2,099.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.86

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