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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.12, 2,083.11 and 1,344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.12, 2,083.11 and 1,344.72 is: 2,007.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.12 : 2,083.11 = 1,344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.12/2,083.11 = 1,344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.12x = 2,083.11 × 1,344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.12x = 2,801,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,199.68/1,395.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.86

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