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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.52, 2,765.12 and 1,916.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.52, 2,765.12 and 1,916.16 is: 2,644.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.52 : 2,765.12 = 1,916.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.52/2,765.12 = 1,916.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.52x = 2,765.12 × 1,916.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.52x = 5,298,412.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,298,412.34/2,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.55

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