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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.11, 2,801.58 and 1,401.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.11, 2,801.58 and 1,401.66 is: 1,933.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.11 : 2,801.58 = 1,401.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.11/2,801.58 = 1,401.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.11x = 2,801.58 × 1,401.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.11x = 3,926,862.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,926,862.62/2,031.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.36

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