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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033, 2,804.46 and 1,368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033, 2,804.46 and 1,368.72 is: 1,888.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033 : 2,804.46 = 1,368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033/2,804.46 = 1,368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033x = 2,804.46 × 1,368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033x = 3,838,520.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838,520.49/2,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.11

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