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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.44, 2,814 and 1,341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.44, 2,814 and 1,341.92 is: 1,853.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.44 : 2,814 = 1,341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.44/2,814 = 1,341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.44x = 2,814 × 1,341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.44x = 3,776,162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,162.88/2,037.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.39

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