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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.72, 3,851.28 and 2,090.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.72, 3,851.28 and 2,090.88 is: 2,885.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.72 : 3,851.28 = 2,090.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.72/3,851.28 = 2,090.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.72x = 3,851.28 × 2,090.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.72x = 8,052,564.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,052,564.33/2,790.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,885.48

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