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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.78, 3,075.01 and 1,973.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.78, 3,075.01 and 1,973.38 is: 2,946.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.78 : 3,075.01 = 1,973.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.78/3,075.01 = 1,973.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.78x = 3,075.01 × 1,973.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.78x = 6,068,163.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,068,163.23/2,059.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.02

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