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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.40, 2,995.97 and 1,931.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.40, 2,995.97 and 1,931.19 is: 2,892.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.40 : 2,995.97 = 1,931.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.40/2,995.97 = 1,931.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.40x = 2,995.97 × 1,931.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.40x = 5,785,777.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,785,777.65/2,000.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.31

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