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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.79, 3,053.63 and 1,901.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.79, 3,053.63 and 1,901.34 is: 2,838.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.79 : 3,053.63 = 1,901.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.79/3,053.63 = 1,901.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.79x = 3,053.63 × 1,901.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.79x = 5,805,979.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,805,979.36/2,045.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.01

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