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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.84, 2,055.62 and 1,367.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.84, 2,055.62 and 1,367.92 is: 2,034.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.84 : 2,055.62 = 1,367.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.84/2,055.62 = 1,367.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.84x = 2,055.62 × 1,367.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.84x = 2,811,923.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,923.71/1,381.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.91

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