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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.30, 3,050.37 and 1,156.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.30, 3,050.37 and 1,156.21 is: 1,734.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.30 : 3,050.37 = 1,156.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.30/3,050.37 = 1,156.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.30x = 3,050.37 × 1,156.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.30x = 3,526,868.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,868.30/2,033.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.55

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