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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.85, 2,802.93 and 1,938.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.85, 2,802.93 and 1,938.51 is: 2,675.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.85 : 2,802.93 = 1,938.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.85/2,802.93 = 1,938.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.85x = 2,802.93 × 1,938.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.85x = 5,433,507.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,433,507.83/2,030.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.48

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