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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.08, 2,792.94 and 1,359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.08, 2,792.94 and 1,359.72 is: 1,877.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.08 : 2,792.94 = 1,359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.08/2,792.94 = 1,359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.08x = 2,792.94 × 1,359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.08x = 3,797,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,616.38/2,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.15

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