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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.33, 2,801.18 and 1,657.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.33, 2,801.18 and 1,657.11 is: 2,285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.33 : 2,801.18 = 1,657.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.33/2,801.18 = 1,657.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.33x = 2,801.18 × 1,657.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.33x = 4,641,862.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,862.28/2,031.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.14

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