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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.31, 2,816.02 and 1,333.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.31, 2,816.02 and 1,333.39 is: 1,839.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.31 : 2,816.02 = 1,333.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.31/2,816.02 = 1,333.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.31x = 2,816.02 × 1,333.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.31x = 3,754,841.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,841.61/2,041.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.42

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