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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.90, 2,768.90 and 1,795.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.90, 2,768.90 and 1,795.70 is: 2,478.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.90 : 2,768.90 = 1,795.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.90/2,768.90 = 1,795.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.90x = 2,768.90 × 1,795.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.90x = 4,972,099.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972,099.89/2,005.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.74

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