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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.76, 3,003.88 and 1,802.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.76, 3,003.88 and 1,802.17 is: 2,690.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.76 : 3,003.88 = 1,802.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.76/3,003.88 = 1,802.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.76x = 3,003.88 × 1,802.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.76x = 5,413,493.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,413,493.41/2,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.93

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