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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.76, 3,985.68 and 2,051.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.76, 3,985.68 and 2,051.68 is: 2,829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.76 : 3,985.68 = 2,051.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.76/3,985.68 = 2,051.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.76x = 3,985.68 × 2,051.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.76x = 8,177,339.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,177,339.94/2,889.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.76

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