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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.58, 3,042.99 and 1,683.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.58, 3,042.99 and 1,683.66 is: 2,519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.58 : 3,042.99 = 1,683.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.58/3,042.99 = 1,683.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.58x = 3,042.99 × 1,683.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.58x = 5,123,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,123,360.54/2,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.38

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