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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.60, 2,795.57 and 1,885.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.60, 2,795.57 and 1,885.30 is: 2,604.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.60 : 2,795.57 = 1,885.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.60/2,795.57 = 1,885.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.60x = 2,795.57 × 1,885.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.60x = 5,270,488.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,270,488.12/2,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,604.51

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