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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.89, 3,866.90 and 2,057.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.89, 3,866.90 and 2,057.75 is: 2,837.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.89 : 3,866.90 = 2,057.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.89/3,866.90 = 2,057.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.89x = 3,866.90 × 2,057.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.89x = 7,957,083.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,957,083.85/2,803.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.87

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