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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.23, 2,988.71 and 1,844.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.23, 2,988.71 and 1,844.66 is: 2,750.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.23 : 2,988.71 = 1,844.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.23/2,988.71 = 1,844.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.23x = 2,988.71 × 1,844.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.23x = 5,513,129.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,513,129.62/2,004.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,750.75

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