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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.62, 2,803.92 and 1,718.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.62, 2,803.92 and 1,718.32 is: 2,369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.62 : 2,803.92 = 1,718.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.62/2,803.92 = 1,718.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.62x = 2,803.92 × 1,718.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.62x = 4,818,031.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,818,031.81/2,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.19

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