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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.41, 2,766.07 and 1,840.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.41, 2,766.07 and 1,840.17 is: 2,538.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.41 : 2,766.07 = 1,840.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.41/2,766.07 = 1,840.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.41x = 2,766.07 × 1,840.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.41x = 5,090,039.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,090,039.03/2,005.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.15

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