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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.80, 3,130.20 and 1,965.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.80, 3,130.20 and 1,965.30 is: 2,947.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.80 : 3,130.20 = 1,965.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.80/3,130.20 = 1,965.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.80x = 3,130.20 × 1,965.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.80x = 6,151,782.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,151,782.06/2,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.95

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