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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.29, 3,047.13 and 1,889.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.29, 3,047.13 and 1,889.01 is: 2,819.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.29 : 3,047.13 = 1,889.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.29/3,047.13 = 1,889.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.29x = 3,047.13 × 1,889.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.29x = 5,756,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,756,059.04/2,041.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.81

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