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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.68, 3,096.03 and 1,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.68, 3,096.03 and 1,845 is: 2,777.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.68 : 3,096.03 = 1,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.68/3,096.03 = 1,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.68x = 3,096.03 × 1,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.68x = 5,712,175.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,712,175.35/2,056.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.38

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