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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.74, 3,064.04 and 1,938.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.74, 3,064.04 and 1,938.96 is: 2,889.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.74 : 3,064.04 = 1,938.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.74/3,064.04 = 1,938.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.74x = 3,064.04 × 1,938.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.74x = 5,941,041.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,941,041.30/2,055.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,889.98

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