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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.16, 2,801.70 and 1,722.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.16, 2,801.70 and 1,722.12 is: 2,373.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.16 : 2,801.70 = 1,722.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.16/2,801.70 = 1,722.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.16x = 2,801.70 × 1,722.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.16x = 4,824,863.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824,863.60/2,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.09

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