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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.86, 2,056.91 and 1,244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.86, 2,056.91 and 1,244.10 is: 1,862.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.86 : 2,056.91 = 1,244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.86/2,056.91 = 1,244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.86x = 2,056.91 × 1,244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.86x = 2,559,003.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,003.22/1,373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.64

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