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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.11, 2,756.90 and 1,885.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.11, 2,756.90 and 1,885.21 is: 2,595.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.11 : 2,756.90 = 1,885.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.11/2,756.90 = 1,885.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.11x = 2,756.90 × 1,885.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.11x = 5,197,335.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,197,335.45/2,002.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.93

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