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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.08, 2,818.31 and 1,333.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.08, 2,818.31 and 1,333.41 is: 1,841.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.08 : 2,818.31 = 1,333.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.08/2,818.31 = 1,333.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.08x = 2,818.31 × 1,333.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.08x = 3,757,962.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,962.74/2,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.16

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