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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.62, 2,784.87 and 1,838.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.62, 2,784.87 and 1,838.07 is: 2,530.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.62 : 2,784.87 = 1,838.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.62/2,784.87 = 1,838.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.62x = 2,784.87 × 1,838.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.62x = 5,118,786.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,118,786.00/2,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.78

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