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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.52, 2,075.28 and 1,342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.52, 2,075.28 and 1,342.48 is: 2,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.52 : 2,075.28 = 1,342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.52/2,075.28 = 1,342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.52x = 2,075.28 × 1,342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.52x = 2,786,021.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,021.89/1,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.72

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