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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.82, 3,068.53 and 1,911.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.82, 3,068.53 and 1,911.34 is: 2,852.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.82 : 3,068.53 = 1,911.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.82/3,068.53 = 1,911.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.82x = 3,068.53 × 1,911.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.82x = 5,865,004.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,865,004.13/2,055.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.88

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