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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.02, 3,013.95 and 1,844.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.02, 3,013.95 and 1,844.02 is: 2,762.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.02 : 3,013.95 = 1,844.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.02/3,013.95 = 1,844.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.02x = 3,013.95 × 1,844.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.02x = 5,557,784.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,557,784.08/2,012.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.29

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