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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.59, 2,079.87 and 1,351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.59, 2,079.87 and 1,351.74 is: 2,027.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.59 : 2,079.87 = 1,351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.59/2,079.87 = 1,351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.59x = 2,079.87 × 1,351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.59x = 2,811,443.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,443.47/1,386.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.60

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