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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.89, 2,939.09 and 2,072.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.89, 2,939.09 and 2,072.79 is: 2,883.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.89 : 2,939.09 = 2,072.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.89/2,939.09 = 2,072.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.89x = 2,939.09 × 2,072.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.89x = 6,092,106.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,092,106.00/2,112.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.31

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