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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.34, 2,799.27 and 1,818.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.34, 2,799.27 and 1,818.78 is: 2,503.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.34 : 2,799.27 = 1,818.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.34/2,799.27 = 1,818.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.34x = 2,799.27 × 1,818.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.34x = 5,091,256.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,256.29/2,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.89

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