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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.86, 3,094.92 and 1,788.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.86, 3,094.92 and 1,788.84 is: 2,679.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.86 : 3,094.92 = 1,788.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.86/3,094.92 = 1,788.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.86x = 3,094.92 × 1,788.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.86x = 5,536,316.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,536,316.69/2,065.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.91

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