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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.82, 3,113.87 and 1,919.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.82, 3,113.87 and 1,919.04 is: 2,884.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.82 : 3,113.87 = 1,919.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.82/3,113.87 = 1,919.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.82x = 3,113.87 × 1,919.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.82x = 5,975,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,975,631.49/2,071.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.25

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