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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.85, 4,181.52 and 2,052.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.85, 4,181.52 and 2,052.60 is: 3,076.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.85 : 4,181.52 = 2,052.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.85/4,181.52 = 2,052.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.85x = 4,181.52 × 2,052.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.85x = 8,582,987.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,582,987.95/2,789.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.51

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