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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.59, 2,078.39 and 1,350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.59, 2,078.39 and 1,350.74 is: 2,026.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.59 : 2,078.39 = 1,350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.59/2,078.39 = 1,350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.59x = 2,078.39 × 1,350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.59x = 2,807,364.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,364.51/1,385.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.11

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