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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.82, 2,807.58 and 1,362.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.82, 2,807.58 and 1,362.74 is: 1,881.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.82 : 2,807.58 = 1,362.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.82/2,807.58 = 1,362.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.82x = 2,807.58 × 1,362.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.82x = 3,825,987.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,987.53/2,033.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.18

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