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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.33, 3,042.54 and 1,837.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.33, 3,042.54 and 1,837.77 is: 2,751.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.33 : 3,042.54 = 1,837.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.33/3,042.54 = 1,837.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.33x = 3,042.54 × 1,837.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.33x = 5,591,488.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,591,488.74/2,032.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.27

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