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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.37, 2,807.43 and 1,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.37, 2,807.43 and 1,277.44 is: 1,763.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.37 : 2,807.43 = 1,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.37/2,807.43 = 1,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.37x = 2,807.43 × 1,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.37x = 3,586,302.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,302.95/2,033.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.73

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