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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.05, 2,766.64 and 1,843.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.05, 2,766.64 and 1,843.76 is: 2,544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.05 : 2,766.64 = 1,843.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.05/2,766.64 = 1,843.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.05x = 2,766.64 × 1,843.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.05x = 5,100,997.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,100,997.11/2,005.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.07

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