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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.17, 2,803.33 and 1,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.17, 2,803.33 and 1,285.44 is: 1,774.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.17 : 2,803.33 = 1,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.17/2,803.33 = 1,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.17x = 2,803.33 × 1,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.17x = 3,603,512.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,512.52/2,030.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.99

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