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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.76, 3,005.37 and 1,803.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.76, 3,005.37 and 1,803.17 is: 2,692.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.76 : 3,005.37 = 1,803.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.76/3,005.37 = 1,803.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.76x = 3,005.37 × 1,803.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.76x = 5,419,193.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,419,193.02/2,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.42

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