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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.39, 2,805.50 and 1,287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.39, 2,805.50 and 1,287.69 is: 1,776.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.39 : 2,805.50 = 1,287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.39/2,805.50 = 1,287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.39x = 2,805.50 × 1,287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.39x = 3,612,614.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,614.30/2,033.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.65

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