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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.89, 2,905.38 and 2,000.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.89, 2,905.38 and 2,000.40 is: 2,761.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.89 : 2,905.38 = 2,000.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.89/2,905.38 = 2,000.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.89x = 2,905.38 × 2,000.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.89x = 5,811,922.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,811,922.15/2,104.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.15

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