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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.58, 3,015.41 and 1,934.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.58, 3,015.41 and 1,934.10 is: 2,884.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.58 : 3,015.41 = 1,934.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.58/3,015.41 = 1,934.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.58x = 3,015.41 × 1,934.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.58x = 5,832,094.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,832,094.81/2,021.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.92

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