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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.33, 2,816.23 and 1,332.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.33, 2,816.23 and 1,332.95 is: 1,838.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.33 : 2,816.23 = 1,332.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.33/2,816.23 = 1,332.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.33x = 2,816.23 × 1,332.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.33x = 3,753,893.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,893.78/2,041.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.95

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