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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.82, 3,005.46 and 1,803.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.82, 3,005.46 and 1,803.24 is: 2,692.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.82 : 3,005.46 = 1,803.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.82/3,005.46 = 1,803.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.82x = 3,005.46 × 1,803.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.82x = 5,419,565.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,419,565.69/2,012.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.52

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