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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.70, 4,183.05 and 2,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.70, 4,183.05 and 2,059.70 is: 3,089.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.70 : 4,183.05 = 2,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.70/4,183.05 = 2,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.70x = 4,183.05 × 2,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.70x = 8,615,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,615,828.09/2,788.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.55

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