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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.39, 3,929.78 and 2,064.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.39, 3,929.78 and 2,064.07 is: 2,844.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.39 : 3,929.78 = 2,064.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.39/3,929.78 = 2,064.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.39x = 3,929.78 × 2,064.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.39x = 8,111,341.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,111,341.00/2,851.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.70

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