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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.76, 2,760.48 and 1,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.76, 2,760.48 and 1,807.20 is: 2,489.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.76 : 2,760.48 = 1,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.76/2,760.48 = 1,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.76x = 2,760.48 × 1,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.76x = 4,988,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988,739.46/2,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.69

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