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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.33, 2,821.14 and 1,381.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.33, 2,821.14 and 1,381.71 is: 1,907.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.33 : 2,821.14 = 1,381.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.33/2,821.14 = 1,381.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.33x = 2,821.14 × 1,381.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.33x = 3,897,997.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,997.35/2,043.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.67

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