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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.44, 2,808.38 and 1,402.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.44, 2,808.38 and 1,402.85 is: 1,937.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.44 : 2,808.38 = 1,402.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.44/2,808.38 = 1,402.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.44x = 2,808.38 × 1,402.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.44x = 3,939,746.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,746.41/2,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.48

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