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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.20, 3,089.62 and 1,903.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.20, 3,089.62 and 1,903.01 is: 2,860.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.20 : 3,089.62 = 1,903.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.20/3,089.62 = 1,903.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.20x = 3,089.62 × 1,903.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.20x = 5,879,577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,879,577.76/2,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.83

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