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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.13, 2,811.04 and 1,618.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.13, 2,811.04 and 1,618.50 is: 2,233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.13 : 2,811.04 = 1,618.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.13/2,811.04 = 1,618.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.13x = 2,811.04 × 1,618.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.13x = 4,549,668.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,668.24/2,037.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.37

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