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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.66, 3,042.33 and 1,888.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.66, 3,042.33 and 1,888.50 is: 2,829.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.66 : 3,042.33 = 1,888.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.66/3,042.33 = 1,888.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.66x = 3,042.33 × 1,888.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.66x = 5,745,440.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,745,440.21/2,030.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.35

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