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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.66, 2,807.00 and 1,371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.66, 2,807.00 and 1,371.72 is: 1,892.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.66 : 2,807.00 = 1,371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.66/2,807.00 = 1,371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.66x = 2,807.00 × 1,371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.66x = 3,850,411.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,411.18/2,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.41

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