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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.05, 3,044.33 and 1,687.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.05, 3,044.33 and 1,687.69 is: 2,527.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.05 : 3,044.33 = 1,687.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.05/3,044.33 = 1,687.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.05x = 3,044.33 × 1,687.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.05x = 5,137,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,137,879.36/2,033.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.18

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