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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.26, 2,019.41 and 1,346.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.26, 2,019.41 and 1,346.73 is: 2,003.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.26 : 2,019.41 = 1,346.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.26/2,019.41 = 1,346.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.26x = 2,019.41 × 1,346.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.26x = 2,719,593.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,593.30/1,357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.74

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