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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.32, 3,049.52 and 1,211.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.32, 3,049.52 and 1,211.83 is: 1,817.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.32 : 3,049.52 = 1,211.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.32/3,049.52 = 1,211.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.32x = 3,049.52 × 1,211.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.32x = 3,695,486.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,486.14/2,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.46

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