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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.60, 2,837.39 and 1,971.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.60, 2,837.39 and 1,971.80 is: 2,735.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.60 : 2,837.39 = 1,971.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.60/2,837.39 = 1,971.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.60x = 2,837.39 × 1,971.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.60x = 5,594,765.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,594,765.60/2,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.02

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