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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.32, 3,006.21 and 1,803.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.32, 3,006.21 and 1,803.74 is: 2,693.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.32 : 3,006.21 = 1,803.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.32/3,006.21 = 1,803.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.32x = 3,006.21 × 1,803.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.32x = 5,422,397.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,422,397.18/2,013.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.26

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