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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.23, 2,813.92 and 1,293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.23, 2,813.92 and 1,293.46 is: 1,783.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.23 : 2,813.92 = 1,293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.23/2,813.92 = 1,293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.23x = 2,813.92 × 1,293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.23x = 3,639,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,682.69/2,040.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.95

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