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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.52, 3,577.95 and 1,803.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.52, 3,577.95 and 1,803.07 is: 2,705.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.52 : 3,577.95 = 1,803.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.52/3,577.95 = 1,803.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.52x = 3,577.95 × 1,803.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.52x = 6,451,294.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,294.31/2,384.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,705.49

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