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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.23, 3,039.62 and 1,884.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.23, 3,039.62 and 1,884.06 is: 2,812.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.23 : 3,039.62 = 1,884.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.23/3,039.62 = 1,884.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.23x = 3,039.62 × 1,884.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.23x = 5,726,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,726,826.46/2,036.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.47

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