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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.90, 2,763.27 and 1,338.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.90, 2,763.27 and 1,338.90 is: 1,848.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.90 : 2,763.27 = 1,338.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.90/2,763.27 = 1,338.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.90x = 2,763.27 × 1,338.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.90x = 3,699,742.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,742.20/2,001.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.12

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