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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.76, 2,071.59 and 1,372.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.76, 2,071.59 and 1,372.83 is: 2,055.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.76 : 2,071.59 = 1,372.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.76/2,071.59 = 1,372.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.76x = 2,071.59 × 1,372.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.76x = 2,843,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,940.90/1,383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.23

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