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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.60, 2,060.02 and 1,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.60, 2,060.02 and 1,357 is: 2,023.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.60 : 2,060.02 = 1,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.60/2,060.02 = 1,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.60x = 2,060.02 × 1,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.60x = 2,795,447.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,447.14/1,381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.34

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