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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.02, 3,096.50 and 1,853.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.02, 3,096.50 and 1,853.28 is: 2,765.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.02 : 3,096.50 = 1,853.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.02/3,096.50 = 1,853.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.02x = 3,096.50 × 1,853.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.02x = 5,738,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,738,672.25/2,075.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.60

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