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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.36, 2,829.94 and 1,804.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.36, 2,829.94 and 1,804.04 is: 2,481.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.36 : 2,829.94 = 1,804.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.36/2,829.94 = 1,804.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.36x = 2,829.94 × 1,804.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.36x = 5,105,324.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,105,324.96/2,057.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.49

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