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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.91, 2,769.53 and 1,842.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.91, 2,769.53 and 1,842.67 is: 2,541.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.91 : 2,769.53 = 1,842.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.91/2,769.53 = 1,842.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.91x = 2,769.53 × 1,842.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.91x = 5,103,320.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,103,320.63/2,007.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.61

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