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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.15, 2,805.71 and 1,236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.15, 2,805.71 and 1,236.18 is: 1,705.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.15 : 2,805.71 = 1,236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.15/2,805.71 = 1,236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.15x = 2,805.71 × 1,236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.15x = 3,468,356.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,356.41/2,033.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.91

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