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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.20, 3,044.03 and 1,337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.20, 3,044.03 and 1,337.77 is: 2,002.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.20 : 3,044.03 = 1,337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.20/3,044.03 = 1,337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.20x = 3,044.03 × 1,337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.20x = 4,072,218.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,218.79/2,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.86

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