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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.86, 2,084.52 and 1,349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.86, 2,084.52 and 1,349.52 is: 2,026.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.86 : 2,084.52 = 1,349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.86/2,084.52 = 1,349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.86x = 2,084.52 × 1,349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.86x = 2,813,101.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,813,101.43/1,387.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.93

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