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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.06, 3,047.96 and 1,291.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.06, 3,047.96 and 1,291.91 is: 1,936.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.06 : 3,047.96 = 1,291.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.06/3,047.96 = 1,291.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.06x = 3,047.96 × 1,291.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.06x = 3,937,668.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,668.30/2,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.82

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