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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.33, 2,809.97 and 1,408.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.33, 2,809.97 and 1,408.91 is: 1,943.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.33 : 2,809.97 = 1,408.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.33/2,809.97 = 1,408.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.33x = 2,809.97 × 1,408.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.33x = 3,958,980.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,980.78/2,037.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.22

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