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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.04, 2,766.93 and 1,804.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.04, 2,766.93 and 1,804.40 is: 2,493.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.04 : 2,766.93 = 1,804.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.04/2,766.93 = 1,804.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.04x = 2,766.93 × 1,804.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.04x = 4,992,648.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,992,648.49/2,002.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.78

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