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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.31, 2,848.66 and 1,433.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.31, 2,848.66 and 1,433.63 is: 1,979.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.31 : 2,848.66 = 1,433.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.31/2,848.66 = 1,433.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.31x = 2,848.66 × 1,433.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.31x = 4,083,917.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,917.27/2,063.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.31

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