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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.29, 4,213.13 and 2,033.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.29, 4,213.13 and 2,033.57 is: 3,037.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.29 : 4,213.13 = 2,033.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.29/4,213.13 = 2,033.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.29x = 4,213.13 × 2,033.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.29x = 8,567,706.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,567,706.58/2,820.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.89

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