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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.32, 3,049.10 and 1,803.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.32, 3,049.10 and 1,803.66 is: 2,703.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.32 : 3,049.10 = 1,803.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.32/3,049.10 = 1,803.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.32x = 3,049.10 × 1,803.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.32x = 5,499,539.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,499,539.71/2,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.38

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