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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.98, 2,803.29 and 1,369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.98, 2,803.29 and 1,369.04 is: 1,888.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.98 : 2,803.29 = 1,369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.98/2,803.29 = 1,369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.98x = 2,803.29 × 1,369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.98x = 3,837,816.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,816.14/2,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.71

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