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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.28, 2,807.48 and 1,662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.28, 2,807.48 and 1,662.88 is: 2,292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.28 : 2,807.48 = 1,662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.28/2,807.48 = 1,662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.28x = 2,807.48 × 1,662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.28x = 4,668,502.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668,502.34/2,036.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.66

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