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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.68, 2,823.45 and 2,004.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.68, 2,823.45 and 2,004.78 is: 2,772.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.68 : 2,823.45 = 2,004.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.68/2,823.45 = 2,004.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.68x = 2,823.45 × 2,004.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.68x = 5,660,396.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,660,396.09/2,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.42

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