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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.50, 4,165.08 and 2,083.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.50, 4,165.08 and 2,083.90 is: 3,121.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.50 : 4,165.08 = 2,083.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.50/4,165.08 = 2,083.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.50x = 4,165.08 × 2,083.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.50x = 8,679,610.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,679,610.21/2,780.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.60

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