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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.02, 2,765.46 and 1,792.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.02, 2,765.46 and 1,792.83 is: 2,475.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.02 : 2,765.46 = 1,792.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.02/2,765.46 = 1,792.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.02x = 2,765.46 × 1,792.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.02x = 4,957,999.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,957,999.65/2,003.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.27

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