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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.62, 3,009.50 and 1,932.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.62, 3,009.50 and 1,932.90 is: 2,900.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.62 : 3,009.50 = 1,932.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.62/3,009.50 = 1,932.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.62x = 3,009.50 × 1,932.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.62x = 5,817,062.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,817,062.55/2,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,900.38

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