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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.80, 3,086.24 and 1,961.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.80, 3,086.24 and 1,961.87 is: 2,940.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.80 : 3,086.24 = 1,961.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.80/3,086.24 = 1,961.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.80x = 3,086.24 × 1,961.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.80x = 6,054,776.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,054,776.43/2,058.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.93

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