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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.96, 3,093.20 and 1,855.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.96, 3,093.20 and 1,855.04 is: 2,768.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.96 : 3,093.20 = 1,855.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.96/3,093.20 = 1,855.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.96x = 3,093.20 × 1,855.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.96x = 5,738,009.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,738,009.73/2,072.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.03

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