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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.72, 2,812.14 and 1,339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.72, 2,812.14 and 1,339.80 is: 1,848.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.72 : 2,812.14 = 1,339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.72/2,812.14 = 1,339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.72x = 2,812.14 × 1,339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.72x = 3,767,705.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,705.17/2,037.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.98

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