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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.48, 2,804.22 and 1,368.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.48, 2,804.22 and 1,368.90 is: 1,889.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.48 : 2,804.22 = 1,368.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.48/2,804.22 = 1,368.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.48x = 2,804.22 × 1,368.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.48x = 3,838,696.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838,696.76/2,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.61

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