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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.67, 2,070.78 and 1,376.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.67, 2,070.78 and 1,376.37 is: 2,052.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.67 : 2,070.78 = 1,376.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.67/2,070.78 = 1,376.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.67x = 2,070.78 × 1,376.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.67x = 2,850,159.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,159.47/1,388.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.44

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