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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.76, 2,828.40 and 2,033.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.76, 2,828.40 and 2,033.36 is: 2,808.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.76 : 2,828.40 = 2,033.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.76/2,828.40 = 2,033.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.76x = 2,828.40 × 2,033.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.76x = 5,751,155.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,751,155.42/2,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.51

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