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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.74, 4,358.61 and 2,043.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.74, 4,358.61 and 2,043.90 is: 3,065.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.74 : 4,358.61 = 2,043.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.74/4,358.61 = 2,043.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.74x = 4,358.61 × 2,043.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.74x = 8,908,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,908,562.98/2,905.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.85

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