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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.90, 3,082.80 and 1,233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.90, 3,082.80 and 1,233.73 is: 1,848.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.90 : 3,082.80 = 1,233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.90/3,082.80 = 1,233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.90x = 3,082.80 × 1,233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.90x = 3,803,327.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,327.43/2,057.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.16

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