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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.31, 2,700.72 and 1,337.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.31, 2,700.72 and 1,337.91 is: 2,004.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.31 : 2,700.72 = 1,337.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.31/2,700.72 = 1,337.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.31x = 2,700.72 × 1,337.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.31x = 3,613,310.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,613,310.17/1,802.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.83

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