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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.62, 4,148.58 and 2,033.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.62, 4,148.58 and 2,033.68 is: 3,041.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.62 : 4,148.58 = 2,033.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.62/4,148.58 = 2,033.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.62x = 4,148.58 × 2,033.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.62x = 8,436,884.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,436,884.17/2,773.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.83

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