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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.84, 2,817.96 and 1,333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.84, 2,817.96 and 1,333.16 is: 1,840.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.84 : 2,817.96 = 1,333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.84/2,817.96 = 1,333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.84x = 2,817.96 × 1,333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.84x = 3,756,791.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,791.55/2,040.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.81

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