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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.64, 2,789.99 and 1,348.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.64, 2,789.99 and 1,348.29 is: 1,860.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.64 : 2,789.99 = 1,348.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.64/2,789.99 = 1,348.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.64x = 2,789.99 × 1,348.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.64x = 3,761,708.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,708.88/2,021.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.72

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