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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.16, 3,040.26 and 1,869.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.16, 3,040.26 and 1,869.78 is: 2,800.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.16 : 3,040.26 = 1,869.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.16/3,040.26 = 1,869.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.16x = 3,040.26 × 1,869.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.16x = 5,684,617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,684,617.34/2,030.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.08

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