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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.82, 3,071.52 and 1,913.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.82, 3,071.52 and 1,913.34 is: 2,855.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.82 : 3,071.52 = 1,913.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.82/3,071.52 = 1,913.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.82x = 3,071.52 × 1,913.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.82x = 5,876,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,876,862.08/2,057.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.87

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