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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.16, 3,050.68 and 2,000.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.16, 3,050.68 and 2,000.40 is: 3,001.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.16 : 3,050.68 = 2,000.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.16/3,050.68 = 2,000.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.16x = 3,050.68 × 2,000.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.16x = 6,102,580.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,102,580.27/2,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.52

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