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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.54, 3,095.01 and 1,959.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.54, 3,095.01 and 1,959.78 is: 2,920.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.54 : 3,095.01 = 1,959.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.54/3,095.01 = 1,959.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.54x = 3,095.01 × 1,959.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.54x = 6,065,538.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,065,538.70/2,076.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.98

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