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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.71, 2,764.75 and 1,373.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.71, 2,764.75 and 1,373.49 is: 1,896.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.71 : 2,764.75 = 1,373.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.71/2,764.75 = 1,373.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.71x = 2,764.75 × 1,373.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.71x = 3,797,335.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,335.79/2,002.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.10

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