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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.76, 3,095.59 and 1,896.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.76, 3,095.59 and 1,896.06 is: 2,841.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.76 : 3,095.59 = 1,896.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.76/3,095.59 = 1,896.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.76x = 3,095.59 × 1,896.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.76x = 5,869,424.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,869,424.38/2,065.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.29

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