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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.34, 3,936.87 and 2,069.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.34, 3,936.87 and 2,069.10 is: 2,852.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.34 : 3,936.87 = 2,069.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.34/3,936.87 = 2,069.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.34x = 3,936.87 × 2,069.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.34x = 8,145,777.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,145,777.72/2,855.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.82

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