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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.52, 2,787.63 and 1,832.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.52, 2,787.63 and 1,832.88 is: 2,516.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.52 : 2,787.63 = 1,832.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.52/2,787.63 = 1,832.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.52x = 2,787.63 × 1,832.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.52x = 5,109,391.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,109,391.27/2,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.30

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