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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.68, 2,996.40 and 1,793.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.68, 2,996.40 and 1,793.52 is: 2,684.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.68 : 2,996.40 = 1,793.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.68/2,996.40 = 1,793.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.68x = 2,996.40 × 1,793.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.68x = 5,374,103.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,374,103.33/2,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.80

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