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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.14, 2,055.78 and 1,342.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.14, 2,055.78 and 1,342.98 is: 2,012.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.14 : 2,055.78 = 1,342.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.14/2,055.78 = 1,342.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.14x = 2,055.78 × 1,342.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.14x = 2,760,871.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,871.42/1,372.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.09

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