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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.66, 2,992.12 and 1,881.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.66, 2,992.12 and 1,881.54 is: 2,808.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.66 : 2,992.12 = 1,881.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.66/2,992.12 = 1,881.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.66x = 2,992.12 × 1,881.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.66x = 5,629,793.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,629,793.46/2,004.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.35

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