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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.16, 3,048.43 and 1,337.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.16, 3,048.43 and 1,337.73 is: 2,005.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.16 : 3,048.43 = 1,337.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.16/3,048.43 = 1,337.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.16x = 3,048.43 × 1,337.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.16x = 4,077,954.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,954.33/2,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.72

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