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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.40, 3,091.26 and 1,955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.40, 3,091.26 and 1,955.72 is: 2,935.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.40 : 3,091.26 = 1,955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.40/3,091.26 = 1,955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.40x = 3,091.26 × 1,955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.40x = 6,045,639.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,045,639.01/2,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.63

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