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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.37, 2,890.98 and 1,827.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.37, 2,890.98 and 1,827.93 is: 2,528.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.37 : 2,890.98 = 1,827.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.37/2,890.98 = 1,827.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.37x = 2,890.98 × 1,827.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.37x = 5,284,509.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,284,509.07/2,090.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.03

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