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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.21, 2,846.39 and 1,895.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.21, 2,846.39 and 1,895.73 is: 2,620.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.21 : 2,846.39 = 1,895.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.21/2,846.39 = 1,895.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.21x = 2,846.39 × 1,895.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.21x = 5,395,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395,989.44/2,059.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.41

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