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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.76, 2,806.34 and 1,776.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.76, 2,806.34 and 1,776.32 is: 2,445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.76 : 2,806.34 = 1,776.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.76/2,806.34 = 1,776.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.76x = 2,806.34 × 1,776.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.76x = 4,984,934.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984,934.96/2,038.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.09

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