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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.61, 2,701.76 and 1,393.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.61, 2,701.76 and 1,393.29 is: 2,088.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.61 : 2,701.76 = 1,393.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.61/2,701.76 = 1,393.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.61x = 2,701.76 × 1,393.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.61x = 3,764,328.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,328.22/1,802.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.27

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