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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.48, 3,074.38 and 1,913.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.48, 3,074.38 and 1,913.68 is: 2,856.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.48 : 3,074.38 = 1,913.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.48/3,074.38 = 1,913.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.48x = 3,074.38 × 1,913.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.48x = 5,883,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,883,379.52/2,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,856.73

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