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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.28, 3,078.42 and 1,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.28, 3,078.42 and 1,910 is: 2,851.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.28 : 3,078.42 = 1,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.28/3,078.42 = 1,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.28x = 3,078.42 × 1,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.28x = 5,879,782.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,879,782.20/2,062.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.11

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