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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.40, 2,789.70 and 1,314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.40, 2,789.70 and 1,314.02 is: 1,811.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.40 : 2,789.70 = 1,314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.40/2,789.70 = 1,314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.40x = 2,789.70 × 1,314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.40x = 3,665,721.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,721.59/2,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.66

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