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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.38, 2,804 and 1,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.38, 2,804 and 1,371 is: 1,889.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.38 : 2,804 = 1,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.38/2,804 = 1,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.38x = 2,804 × 1,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.38x = 3,844,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,284/2,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.66

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