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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.16, 3,815.20 and 2,019.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.16, 3,815.20 and 2,019.88 is: 2,785.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.16 : 3,815.20 = 2,019.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.16/3,815.20 = 2,019.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.16x = 3,815.20 × 2,019.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.16x = 7,706,246.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,706,246.18/2,766.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.90

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