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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.33, 2,803.94 and 1,659.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.33, 2,803.94 and 1,659.11 is: 2,287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.33 : 2,803.94 = 1,659.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.33/2,803.94 = 1,659.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.33x = 2,803.94 × 1,659.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.33x = 4,652,044.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,044.89/2,033.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.89

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