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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.90, 3,007.23 and 1,843.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.90, 3,007.23 and 1,843.90 is: 2,764.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.90 : 3,007.23 = 1,843.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.90/3,007.23 = 1,843.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.90x = 3,007.23 × 1,843.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.90x = 5,545,031.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,545,031.40/2,005.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.36

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