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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.16, 2,782.72 and 1,896.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.16, 2,782.72 and 1,896.60 is: 2,629.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.16 : 2,782.72 = 1,896.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.16/2,782.72 = 1,896.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.16x = 2,782.72 × 1,896.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.16x = 5,277,706.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,277,706.75/2,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.44

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