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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.44, 2,058.95 and 1,344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.44, 2,058.95 and 1,344.10 is: 2,001.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.44 : 2,058.95 = 1,344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.44/2,058.95 = 1,344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.44x = 2,058.95 × 1,344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.44x = 2,767,434.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,434.70/1,382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.85

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