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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.80, 2,870.14 and 1,994.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.80, 2,870.14 and 1,994.60 is: 2,736.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.80 : 2,870.14 = 1,994.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.80/2,870.14 = 1,994.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.80x = 2,870.14 × 1,994.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.80x = 5,724,781.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,724,781.24/2,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.77

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