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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.37, 2,808.68 and 1,785.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.37, 2,808.68 and 1,785.51 is: 2,466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.37 : 2,808.68 = 1,785.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.37/2,808.68 = 1,785.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.37x = 2,808.68 × 1,785.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.37x = 5,014,917.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,014,917.30/2,033.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.31

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