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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.69, 3,051.80 and 1,303.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.69, 3,051.80 and 1,303.79 is: 1,956.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.69 : 3,051.80 = 1,303.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.69/3,051.80 = 1,303.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.69x = 3,051.80 × 1,303.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.69x = 3,978,906.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,906.32/2,033.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.50

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