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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.64, 2,050.02 and 1,308.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.64, 2,050.02 and 1,308.06 is: 1,973.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.64 : 2,050.02 = 1,308.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.64/2,050.02 = 1,308.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.64x = 2,050.02 × 1,308.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.64x = 2,681,549.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,549.16/1,358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.70

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