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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.96, 3,092.08 and 1,898.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.96, 3,092.08 and 1,898.08 is: 2,847.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.96 : 3,092.08 = 1,898.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.96/3,092.08 = 1,898.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.96x = 3,092.08 × 1,898.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.96x = 5,869,015.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,869,015.21/2,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.71

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