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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.96, 2,833.34 and 1,895.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.96, 2,833.34 and 1,895.44 is: 2,618.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.96 : 2,833.34 = 1,895.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.96/2,833.34 = 1,895.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.96x = 2,833.34 × 1,895.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.96x = 5,370,425.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,370,425.97/2,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.49

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