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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.82, 3,003.97 and 1,802.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.82, 3,003.97 and 1,802.24 is: 2,691.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.82 : 3,003.97 = 1,802.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.82/3,003.97 = 1,802.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.82x = 3,003.97 × 1,802.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.82x = 5,413,859.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,413,859.87/2,011.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.03

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