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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.84, 2,819.24 and 1,806.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.84, 2,819.24 and 1,806.04 is: 2,493.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.84 : 2,819.24 = 1,806.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.84/2,819.24 = 1,806.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.84x = 2,819.24 × 1,806.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.84x = 5,091,660.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,660.21/2,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.66

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