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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.49, 2,905.75 and 1,992.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.49, 2,905.75 and 1,992.77 is: 2,752.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.49 : 2,905.75 = 1,992.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.49/2,905.75 = 1,992.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.49x = 2,905.75 × 1,992.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.49x = 5,790,491.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,790,491.43/2,103.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.81

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