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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.41, 2,763.58 and 1,339.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.41, 2,763.58 and 1,339.27 is: 1,848.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.41 : 2,763.58 = 1,339.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.41/2,763.58 = 1,339.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.41x = 2,763.58 × 1,339.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.41x = 3,701,179.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,179.79/2,002.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.36

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