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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.01, 3,181.91 and 1,805.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.01, 3,181.91 and 1,805.98 is: 2,694.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.01 : 3,181.91 = 1,805.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.01/3,181.91 = 1,805.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.01x = 3,181.91 × 1,805.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.01x = 5,746,484.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,746,484.73/2,133.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.08

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