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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.08, 3,045.36 and 1,685.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.08, 3,045.36 and 1,685.58 is: 2,524.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.08 : 3,045.36 = 1,685.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.08/3,045.36 = 1,685.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.08x = 3,045.36 × 1,685.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.08x = 5,133,197.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,133,197.91/2,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.84

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