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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.76, 3,086.60 and 1,890.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.76, 3,086.60 and 1,890.06 is: 2,832.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.76 : 3,086.60 = 1,890.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.76/3,086.60 = 1,890.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.76x = 3,086.60 × 1,890.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.76x = 5,833,849.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,833,849.75/2,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.30

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