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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.76, 2,806.60 and 1,248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.76, 2,806.60 and 1,248.32 is: 1,722.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.76 : 2,806.60 = 1,248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.76/2,806.60 = 1,248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.76x = 2,806.60 × 1,248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.76x = 3,503,534.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,534.91/2,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.69

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