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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.47, 2,814.88 and 1,377.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.47, 2,814.88 and 1,377.53 is: 1,900.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.47 : 2,814.88 = 1,377.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.47/2,814.88 = 1,377.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.47x = 2,814.88 × 1,377.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.47x = 3,877,581.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,581.65/2,040.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.34

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