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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.17, 2,804.36 and 1,333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.17, 2,804.36 and 1,333.50 is: 1,840.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.17 : 2,804.36 = 1,333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.17/2,804.36 = 1,333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.17x = 2,804.36 × 1,333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.17x = 3,739,607.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,607.39/2,032.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.20

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