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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.66, 3,052.77 and 2,033.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.66, 3,052.77 and 2,033.97 is: 3,035.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.66 : 3,052.77 = 2,033.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.66/3,052.77 = 2,033.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.66x = 3,052.77 × 2,033.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.66x = 6,209,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,209,232.43/2,045.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.32

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