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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.70, 3,101.29 and 1,893.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.70, 3,101.29 and 1,893.78 is: 2,843.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.70 : 3,101.29 = 1,893.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.70/3,101.29 = 1,893.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.70x = 3,101.29 × 1,893.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.70x = 5,873,156.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,873,156.24/2,065.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.18

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