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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.02, 2,081.94 and 1,287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.02, 2,081.94 and 1,287.06 is: 1,940.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.02 : 2,081.94 = 1,287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.02/2,081.94 = 1,287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.02x = 2,081.94 × 1,287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.02x = 2,679,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,581.70/1,381.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.29

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