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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.70, 3,093.39 and 1,905.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.70, 3,093.39 and 1,905.51 is: 2,864.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.70 : 3,093.39 = 1,905.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.70/3,093.39 = 1,905.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.70x = 3,093.39 × 1,905.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.70x = 5,894,485.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,894,485.58/2,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,864.60

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