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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.94, 3,047.55 and 1,863.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.94, 3,047.55 and 1,863.71 is: 2,792.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.94 : 3,047.55 = 1,863.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.94/3,047.55 = 1,863.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.94x = 3,047.55 × 1,863.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.94x = 5,679,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,679,731.26/2,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.48

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