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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.68, 2,790.72 and 1,804.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.68, 2,790.72 and 1,804.80 is: 2,488.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.68 : 2,790.72 = 1,804.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.68/2,790.72 = 1,804.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.68x = 2,790.72 × 1,804.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.68x = 5,036,691.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,036,691.46/2,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.88

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