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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033, 2,806.18 and 1,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033, 2,806.18 and 1,297 is: 1,790.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033 : 2,806.18 = 1,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033/2,806.18 = 1,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033x = 2,806.18 × 1,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033x = 3,639,615.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,615.46/2,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.27

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