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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.82, 3,387.70 and 2,033.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.82, 3,387.70 and 2,033.04 is: 3,035.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.82 : 3,387.70 = 2,033.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.82/3,387.70 = 2,033.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.82x = 3,387.70 × 2,033.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.82x = 6,887,329.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,887,329.61/2,268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.64

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