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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.95, 3,111.77 and 1,850.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.95, 3,111.77 and 1,850.96 is: 2,773.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.95 : 3,111.77 = 1,850.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.95/3,111.77 = 1,850.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.95x = 3,111.77 × 1,850.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.95x = 5,759,736.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,759,736.99/2,076.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.18

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