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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.72, 2,818.90 and 1,935.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.72, 2,818.90 and 1,935.43 is: 2,666.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.72 : 2,818.90 = 1,935.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.72/2,818.90 = 1,935.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.72x = 2,818.90 × 1,935.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.72x = 5,455,783.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,455,783.63/2,045.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,666.93

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