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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.34, 2,653.36 and 1,380.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.34, 2,653.36 and 1,380.92 is: 2,068.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.34 : 2,653.36 = 1,380.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.34/2,653.36 = 1,380.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.34x = 2,653.36 × 1,380.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.34x = 3,664,077.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,077.89/1,771.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.53

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