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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.03, 3,078.35 and 1,793.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.03, 3,078.35 and 1,793.36 is: 2,687.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.03 : 3,078.35 = 1,793.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.03/3,078.35 = 1,793.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.03x = 3,078.35 × 1,793.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.03x = 5,520,565.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,520,565.40/2,054.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.68

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