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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.62, 2,792.14 and 1,884.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.62, 2,792.14 and 1,884.22 is: 2,598.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.62 : 2,792.14 = 1,884.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.62/2,792.14 = 1,884.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.62x = 2,792.14 × 1,884.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.62x = 5,261,006.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,261,006.03/2,024.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.52

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