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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.80, 3,044.30 and 1,969.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.80, 3,044.30 and 1,969.80 is: 2,948.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.80 : 3,044.30 = 1,969.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.80/3,044.30 = 1,969.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.80x = 3,044.30 × 1,969.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.80x = 5,996,662.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,996,662.14/2,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.50

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