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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.39, 3,801.53 and 2,023.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.39, 3,801.53 and 2,023.63 is: 3,036.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.39 : 3,801.53 = 2,023.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.39/3,801.53 = 2,023.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.39x = 3,801.53 × 2,023.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.39x = 7,692,890.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,692,890.15/2,533.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.60

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