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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.33, 3,045.74 and 1,299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.33, 3,045.74 and 1,299.18 is: 1,946.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.33 : 3,045.74 = 1,299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.33/3,045.74 = 1,299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.33x = 3,045.74 × 1,299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.33x = 3,956,964.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956,964.49/2,033.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.05

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