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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.64, 2,799.12 and 1,443.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.64, 2,799.12 and 1,443.15 is: 1,986.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.64 : 2,799.12 = 1,443.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.64/2,799.12 = 1,443.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.64x = 2,799.12 × 1,443.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.64x = 4,039,550.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,550.03/2,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.36

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