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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.12, 2,967.80 and 1,803.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.12, 2,967.80 and 1,803.88 is: 2,480.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.12 : 2,967.80 = 1,803.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.12/2,967.80 = 1,803.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.12x = 2,967.80 × 1,803.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.12x = 5,353,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,353,555.06/2,158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,480.66

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