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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.87, 2,800.58 and 1,846.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.87, 2,800.58 and 1,846.17 is: 2,542.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.87 : 2,800.58 = 1,846.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.87/2,800.58 = 1,846.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.87x = 2,800.58 × 1,846.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.87x = 5,170,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170,337.55/2,033.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.12

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