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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.59, 2,766.86 and 1,894.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.59, 2,766.86 and 1,894.51 is: 2,616.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.59 : 2,766.86 = 1,894.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.59/2,766.86 = 1,894.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.59x = 2,766.86 × 1,894.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.59x = 5,241,843.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,241,843.94/2,003.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.23

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