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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.78, 2,812.33 and 1,376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.78, 2,812.33 and 1,376.48 is: 1,896.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.78 : 2,812.33 = 1,376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.78/2,812.33 = 1,376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.78x = 2,812.33 × 1,376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.78x = 3,871,119.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,119.48/2,040.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.88

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