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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.32, 3,812.94 and 2,020.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.32, 3,812.94 and 2,020.50 is: 2,783.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.32 : 3,812.94 = 2,020.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.32/3,812.94 = 2,020.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.32x = 3,812.94 × 2,020.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.32x = 7,704,045.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,704,045.27/2,767.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.94

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