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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.80, 3,910.50 and 1,957.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.80, 3,910.50 and 1,957.80 is: 2,938.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.80 : 3,910.50 = 1,957.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.80/3,910.50 = 1,957.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.80x = 3,910.50 × 1,957.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.80x = 7,655,976.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,655,976.90/2,605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.05

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