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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.16, 2,761.59 and 1,836.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.16, 2,761.59 and 1,836.92 is: 2,533.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.16 : 2,761.59 = 1,836.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.16/2,761.59 = 1,836.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.16x = 2,761.59 × 1,836.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.16x = 5,072,819.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,072,819.90/2,002.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.67

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