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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.36, 2,069.91 and 1,372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.36, 2,069.91 and 1,372.50 is: 2,049.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.36 : 2,069.91 = 1,372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.36/2,069.91 = 1,372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.36x = 2,069.91 × 1,372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.36x = 2,840,951.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,951.48/1,386.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.22

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