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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.48, 2,765.16 and 1,863.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.48, 2,765.16 and 1,863.81 is: 2,571.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.48 : 2,765.16 = 1,863.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.48/2,765.16 = 1,863.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.48x = 2,765.16 × 1,863.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.48x = 5,153,732.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,153,732.86/2,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.11

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