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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.68, 2,808.18 and 1,372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.68, 2,808.18 and 1,372.72 is: 1,895.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.68 : 2,808.18 = 1,372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.68/2,808.18 = 1,372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.68x = 2,808.18 × 1,372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.68x = 3,854,844.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,844.85/2,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.50

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