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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.88, 3,050.82 and 1,902.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.88, 3,050.82 and 1,902.66 is: 2,853.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.88 : 3,050.82 = 1,902.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.88/3,050.82 = 1,902.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.88x = 3,050.82 × 1,902.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.88x = 5,804,673.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,804,673.18/2,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.99

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