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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.16, 2,760.21 and 1,835.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.16, 2,760.21 and 1,835.92 is: 2,532.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.16 : 2,760.21 = 1,835.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.16/2,760.21 = 1,835.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.16x = 2,760.21 × 1,835.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.16x = 5,067,524.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,524.74/2,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.29

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