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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.72, 2,084.76 and 1,374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.72, 2,084.76 and 1,374.09 is: 2,043.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.72 : 2,084.76 = 1,374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.72/2,084.76 = 1,374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.72x = 2,084.76 × 1,374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.72x = 2,864,647.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,647.87/1,401.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.67

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