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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.02, 3,060.93 and 1,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.02, 3,060.93 and 1,905.80 is: 2,863.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.02 : 3,060.93 = 1,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.02/3,060.93 = 1,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.02x = 3,060.93 × 1,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.02x = 5,833,520.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,833,520.39/2,037.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.75

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