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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.40, 3,078.62 and 1,910.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.40, 3,078.62 and 1,910.12 is: 2,851.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.40 : 3,078.62 = 1,910.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.40/3,078.62 = 1,910.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.40x = 3,078.62 × 1,910.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.40x = 5,880,533.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,880,533.63/2,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.31

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