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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.05, 3,011.90 and 1,955.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.05, 3,011.90 and 1,955.69 is: 2,928.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.05 : 3,011.90 = 1,955.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.05/3,011.90 = 1,955.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.05x = 3,011.90 × 1,955.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.05x = 5,890,317.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,890,317.87/2,011.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.98

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