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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.15, 3,043.91 and 1,903.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.15, 3,043.91 and 1,903.98 is: 2,850.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.15 : 3,043.91 = 1,903.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.15/3,043.91 = 1,903.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.15x = 3,043.91 × 1,903.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.15x = 5,795,548.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,795,548.52/2,033.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.53

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