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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.58, 3,086.91 and 1,795.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.58, 3,086.91 and 1,795.14 is: 2,693.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.58 : 3,086.91 = 1,795.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.58/3,086.91 = 1,795.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.58x = 3,086.91 × 1,795.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.58x = 5,541,435.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,541,435.62/2,057.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.18

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