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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.85, 2,806.56 and 1,371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.85, 2,806.56 and 1,371.60 is: 1,892.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.85 : 2,806.56 = 1,371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.85/2,806.56 = 1,371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.85x = 2,806.56 × 1,371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.85x = 3,849,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,477.70/2,033.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.70

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