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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.64, 2,789.94 and 1,313.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.64, 2,789.94 and 1,313.64 is: 1,812.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.64 : 2,789.94 = 1,313.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.64/2,789.94 = 1,313.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.64x = 2,789.94 × 1,313.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.64x = 3,664,976.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,976.78/2,021.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.87

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