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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.48, 3,887.91 and 2,075.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.48, 3,887.91 and 2,075.28 is: 2,860.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.48 : 3,887.91 = 2,075.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.48/3,887.91 = 2,075.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.48x = 3,887.91 × 2,075.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.48x = 8,068,501.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,068,501.86/2,820.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.68

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