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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.77, 2,849.31 and 1,938.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.77, 2,849.31 and 1,938.33 is: 2,673.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.77 : 2,849.31 = 1,938.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.77/2,849.31 = 1,938.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.77x = 2,849.31 × 1,938.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.77x = 5,522,903.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,522,903.05/2,065.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.53

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