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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.10, 3,049.08 and 1,706.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.10, 3,049.08 and 1,706.16 is: 2,558.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.10 : 3,049.08 = 1,706.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.10/3,049.08 = 1,706.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.10x = 3,049.08 × 1,706.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.10x = 5,202,218.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,202,218.33/2,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.76

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