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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.89, 3,075.77 and 1,965.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.89, 3,075.77 and 1,965.34 is: 2,950.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.89 : 3,075.77 = 1,965.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.89/3,075.77 = 1,965.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.89x = 3,075.77 × 1,965.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.89x = 6,044,942.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044,942.57/2,048.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.35

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