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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.85, 3,017.97 and 1,873.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.85, 3,017.97 and 1,873.44 is: 2,796.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.85 : 3,017.97 = 1,873.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.85/3,017.97 = 1,873.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.85x = 3,017.97 × 1,873.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.85x = 5,653,985.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,653,985.72/2,021.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.44

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