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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.99, 3,013.29 and 1,843.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.99, 3,013.29 and 1,843.61 is: 2,772.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.99 : 3,013.29 = 1,843.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.99/3,013.29 = 1,843.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.99x = 3,013.29 × 1,843.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.99x = 5,555,316.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,555,316.51/2,003.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.13

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