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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.21, 3,009.84 and 1,859.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.21, 3,009.84 and 1,859.41 is: 2,790.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.21 : 3,009.84 = 1,859.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.21/3,009.84 = 1,859.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.21x = 3,009.84 × 1,859.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.21x = 5,596,526.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,596,526.59/2,005.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.99

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