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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.51, 2,806.54 and 1,371.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.51, 2,806.54 and 1,371.57 is: 1,892.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.51 : 2,806.54 = 1,371.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.51/2,806.54 = 1,371.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.51x = 2,806.54 × 1,371.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.51x = 3,849,367.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,367.90/2,034.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.04

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