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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.51, 2,819.18 and 1,362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.51, 2,819.18 and 1,362.44 is: 1,879.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.51 : 2,819.18 = 1,362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.51/2,819.18 = 1,362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.51x = 2,819.18 × 1,362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.51x = 3,840,974.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,974.05/2,043.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.60

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