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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.44, 3,871.20 and 2,021.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.44, 3,871.20 and 2,021.12 is: 2,788.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.44 : 3,871.20 = 2,021.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.44/3,871.20 = 2,021.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.44x = 3,871.20 × 2,021.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.44x = 7,824,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,824,159.74/2,805.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.92

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