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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.95, 2,813.70 and 1,282.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.95, 2,813.70 and 1,282.83 is: 1,771.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.95 : 2,813.70 = 1,282.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.95/2,813.70 = 1,282.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.95x = 2,813.70 × 1,282.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.95x = 3,609,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,498.77/2,037.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.14

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