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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.74, 2,794.11 and 1,307.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.74, 2,794.11 and 1,307.25 is: 1,804.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.74 : 2,794.11 = 1,307.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.74/2,794.11 = 1,307.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.74x = 2,794.11 × 1,307.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.74x = 3,652,581.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,581.41/2,023.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.86

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