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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.85, 2,895.72 and 1,900.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.85, 2,895.72 and 1,900.02 is: 2,623.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.85 : 2,895.72 = 1,900.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.85/2,895.72 = 1,900.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.85x = 2,895.72 × 1,900.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.85x = 5,501,925.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,501,925.91/2,096.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.90

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