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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.72, 2,803.33 and 1,433.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.72, 2,803.33 and 1,433.70 is: 1,979.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.72 : 2,803.33 = 1,433.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.72/2,803.33 = 1,433.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.72x = 2,803.33 × 1,433.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.72x = 4,019,136.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,136.01/2,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.17

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