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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.32, 2,806.77 and 1,501.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.32, 2,806.77 and 1,501.30 is: 2,072.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.32 : 2,806.77 = 1,501.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.32/2,806.77 = 1,501.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.32x = 2,806.77 × 1,501.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.32x = 4,213,803.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,803.80/2,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.38

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