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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.54, 4,008.09 and 2,019.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.54, 4,008.09 and 2,019.81 is: 2,786.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.54 : 4,008.09 = 2,019.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.54/4,008.09 = 2,019.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.54x = 4,008.09 × 2,019.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.54x = 8,095,580.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,095,580.26/2,905.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.26

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