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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.84, 2,789.20 and 1,940.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.84, 2,789.20 and 1,940.56 is: 2,690.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.84 : 2,789.20 = 1,940.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.84/2,789.20 = 1,940.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.84x = 2,789.20 × 1,940.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.84x = 5,412,609.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,412,609.95/2,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.38

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