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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.89, 2,768.76 and 1,376.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.89, 2,768.76 and 1,376.19 is: 1,899.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.89 : 2,768.76 = 1,376.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.89/2,768.76 = 1,376.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.89x = 2,768.76 × 1,376.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.89x = 3,810,339.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,339.82/2,005.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.58

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