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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.72, 3,130.38 and 1,901.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.72, 3,130.38 and 1,901.46 is: 2,866.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.72 : 3,130.38 = 1,901.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.72/3,130.38 = 1,901.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.72x = 3,130.38 × 1,901.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.72x = 5,952,292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,952,292.35/2,076.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,866.20

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