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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.52, 2,788.53 and 1,359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.52, 2,788.53 and 1,359.28 is: 1,875.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.52 : 2,788.53 = 1,359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.52/2,788.53 = 1,359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.52x = 2,788.53 × 1,359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.52x = 3,790,391.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,391.45/2,021.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.02

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