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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.72, 2,770.70 and 1,900.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.72, 2,770.70 and 1,900.63 is: 2,625.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.72 : 2,770.70 = 1,900.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.72/2,770.70 = 1,900.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.72x = 2,770.70 × 1,900.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.72x = 5,266,075.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,266,075.54/2,005.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.53

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