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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.33, 2,806.32 and 1,287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.33, 2,806.32 and 1,287.01 is: 1,775.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.33 : 2,806.32 = 1,287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.33/2,806.32 = 1,287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.33x = 2,806.32 × 1,287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.33x = 3,611,761.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,761.90/2,034.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.41

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