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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.73, 3,068.43 and 1,891.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.73, 3,068.43 and 1,891.02 is: 2,822.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.73 : 3,068.43 = 1,891.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.73/3,068.43 = 1,891.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.73x = 3,068.43 × 1,891.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.73x = 5,802,462.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,802,462.50/2,055.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.58

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