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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.82, 2,803.44 and 1,402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.82, 2,803.44 and 1,402.90 is: 1,935.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.82 : 2,803.44 = 1,402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.82/2,803.44 = 1,402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.82x = 2,803.44 × 1,402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.82x = 3,932,945.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932,945.98/2,031.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.68

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