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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.39, 2,766.90 and 1,374.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.39, 2,766.90 and 1,374.85 is: 1,896.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.39 : 2,766.90 = 1,374.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.39/2,766.90 = 1,374.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.39x = 2,766.90 × 1,374.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.39x = 3,804,072.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,072.47/2,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.92

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