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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.55, 2,773.93 and 1,799.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.55, 2,773.93 and 1,799.36 is: 2,483.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.55 : 2,773.93 = 1,799.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.55/2,773.93 = 1,799.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.55x = 2,773.93 × 1,799.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.55x = 4,991,284.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,991,284.82/2,009.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,483.78

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