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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.66, 2,996.59 and 1,884.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.66, 2,996.59 and 1,884.54 is: 2,812.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.66 : 2,996.59 = 1,884.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.66/2,996.59 = 1,884.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.66x = 2,996.59 × 1,884.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.66x = 5,647,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,647,193.72/2,007.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.82

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