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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.59, 2,813.45 and 1,377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.59, 2,813.45 and 1,377.29 is: 1,898.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.59 : 2,813.45 = 1,377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.59/2,813.45 = 1,377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.59x = 2,813.45 × 1,377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.59x = 3,874,936.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,936.55/2,041.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.00

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