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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.85, 2,814.47 and 1,377.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.85, 2,814.47 and 1,377.54 is: 1,898.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.85 : 2,814.47 = 1,377.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.85/2,814.47 = 1,377.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.85x = 2,814.47 × 1,377.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.85x = 3,877,038.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,038.12/2,041.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.79

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