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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.60, 3,019.03 and 1,926.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.60, 3,019.03 and 1,926.56 is: 2,894.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.60 : 3,019.03 = 1,926.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.60/3,019.03 = 1,926.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.60x = 3,019.03 × 1,926.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.60x = 5,816,342.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,816,342.44/2,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,894.29

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