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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.37, 2,805.86 and 1,502.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.37, 2,805.86 and 1,502.57 is: 2,073.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.37 : 2,805.86 = 1,502.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.37/2,805.86 = 1,502.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.37x = 2,805.86 × 1,502.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.37x = 4,216,011.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216,011.83/2,033.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.41

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