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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.05, 3,871.63 and 2,060.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.05, 3,871.63 and 2,060.77 is: 2,842.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.05 : 3,871.63 = 2,060.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.05/3,871.63 = 2,060.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.05x = 3,871.63 × 2,060.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.05x = 7,978,538.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,978,538.96/2,807.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.32

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