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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.62, 2,790.77 and 1,883.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.62, 2,790.77 and 1,883.22 is: 2,597.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.62 : 2,790.77 = 1,883.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.62/2,790.77 = 1,883.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.62x = 2,790.77 × 1,883.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.62x = 5,255,624.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,255,624.46/2,023.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.14

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