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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.37, 2,801.68 and 1,772.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.37, 2,801.68 and 1,772.93 is: 2,440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.37 : 2,801.68 = 1,772.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.37/2,801.68 = 1,772.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.37x = 2,801.68 × 1,772.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.37x = 4,967,185.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,185.09/2,035.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.43

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