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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.36, 3,802.55 and 2,086.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.36, 3,802.55 and 2,086.16 is: 2,884.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.36 : 3,802.55 = 2,086.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.36/3,802.55 = 2,086.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.36x = 3,802.55 × 2,086.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.36x = 7,932,698.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,932,698.26/2,750.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.25

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