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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.59, 2,764.10 and 1,892.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.59, 2,764.10 and 1,892.51 is: 2,613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.59 : 2,764.10 = 1,892.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.59/2,764.10 = 1,892.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.59x = 2,764.10 × 1,892.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.59x = 5,231,086.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231,086.89/2,001.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.47

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