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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.76, 2,794.06 and 1,651.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.76, 2,794.06 and 1,651.60 is: 2,280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.76 : 2,794.06 = 1,651.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.76/2,794.06 = 1,651.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.76x = 2,794.06 × 1,651.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.76x = 4,614,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,669.50/2,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.25

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