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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.69, 4,023.83 and 2,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.69, 4,023.83 and 2,033 is: 2,804.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.69 : 4,023.83 = 2,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.69/4,023.83 = 2,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.69x = 4,023.83 × 2,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.69x = 8,180,446.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,180,446.39/2,916.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.70

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