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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.38, 2,791.44 and 1,277.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.38, 2,791.44 and 1,277.33 is: 1,762.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.38 : 2,791.44 = 1,277.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.38/2,791.44 = 1,277.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.38x = 2,791.44 × 1,277.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.38x = 3,565,576.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,576.10/2,023.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.19

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