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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.95, 2,759.62 and 1,915.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.95, 2,759.62 and 1,915.23 is: 2,634.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.95 : 2,759.62 = 1,915.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.95/2,759.62 = 1,915.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.95x = 2,759.62 × 1,915.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.95x = 5,285,307.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,285,307.01/2,005.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.81

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